Create ultra-realistic space scenes with Gabriel Björk Stiernström using science-driven techniques for planets, nebulas, asteroids, and stars. Build cinematic cosmic backdrops for concept art and storytelling.
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Explore the cosmos with concept artist Gabriel Björk Stiernström and create your own ultra-realistic space scenes. Using principles of real science, you'll craft everything from gas giants to ice worlds, asteroids, nebulas, and stars. Each celestial body gets its own dedicated in-depth chapter, guiding you from start to finish, so you can either build your galaxy step-by-step or focus on the subjects you’re most eager to learn. With Gabriel’s guidance, master the techniques needed to create photorealistic backdrops for concept art and storytelling.
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A guided path through every stage of the course, broken down into focused lessons you can work through at your own pace.
Lesson 1
In this lesson, you will explore real scientific reference to learn how each type of planet, star, asteroid, nebula and more works. At the end of this lesson, you will create your own star field artwork.
Lesson 2
In this optional lesson, Gabriel teaches all his techniques and workflows for Blender and Octane, as well as his process in extracting height maps from planetary images.
Lesson 3
This lesson will teach you to create nebulas and space dust using both 2D and 3D techniques.
Lesson 4
In this lesson, you will learn to create suns, along with all the various visual effects needed to add surface storms, hot spots and more.
Lesson 5
You will now learn to create your own planets in both 2D and 3D. These techniques will lay the groundwork for upcoming lessons which deal with more specific planet types.
Lesson 6
In this lesson you will learn to create your own gas giants, using unexpected texture combinations.
Lesson 7
Learn to create different kinds of planets in a view closer to the surface, as if seen from orbit.
Lesson 8
Learn to use displacement maps by creating your own ice planet. These techniques will lay the groundwork for upcoming lessons as well.
Lesson 9
In this lesson you’ll learn to create asteroids in both 2D and 3D, as well as large-scale asteroid fields.
Lesson 10
Create planetary rings using both 2D and 3D workflows, which can be applied to any kind of planet you choose.
Lesson 11
In this lesson you will learn to depict a planet mid-destruction, combining all the techniques used in the previous lessons and putting your skills to the test.
Gabriel Björk Stiernström is a renowned 3D artist and designer specializing in spacefaring sci-fi imagery. With years of experience creating starships, planets, and cinematic space scenes, his work blends scientific precision with artistic vision. Gabriel’s expertise spans modeling, texturing, and rendering, making him a master at crafting breathtaking intergalactic artwork.
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tons of workflow crap and programs i would have never thought of trying.... PEEP DATTT!!!1
Designer
My career as a concept artist started after taking these courses. Much of what I learned I applied to my portfolio and in a couple months ... I got my first job.
Concept Artist & Illustrator
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Here's a full list of all the videos in this course.
In this lesson, you will explore real scientific reference to learn how each type of planet, star, asteroid, nebula and more works. At the end of this lesson, you will create your own star field artwork.
In this optional lesson, Gabriel teaches all his techniques and workflows for Blender and Octane, as well as his process in extracting height maps from planetary images.
This lesson will teach you to create nebulas and space dust using both 2D and 3D techniques.
In this lesson, you will learn to create suns, along with all the various visual effects needed to add surface storms, hot spots and more.
You will now learn to create your own planets in both 2D and 3D. These techniques will lay the groundwork for upcoming lessons which deal with more specific planet types.
In this lesson you will learn to create your own gas giants, using unexpected texture combinations.
Learn to create different kinds of planets in a view closer to the surface, as if seen from orbit.
Learn to use displacement maps by creating your own ice planet. These techniques will lay the groundwork for upcoming lessons as well.
In this lesson you’ll learn to create asteroids in both 2D and 3D, as well as large-scale asteroid fields.
Create planetary rings using both 2D and 3D workflows, which can be applied to any kind of planet you choose.
In this lesson you will learn to depict a planet mid-destruction, combining all the techniques used in the previous lessons and putting your skills to the test.
Check out some of the amazing work Planets & Stars students have created by doing their homework.
