Animation Stuff: Forest Background Painting

Hi, I'm Andrea Gerstmann! In this video I show you how to paint a forest backgroundfor an animation in Adobe Photoshop.
If you want to see how I designed the background, check out my previous video : • Animation Stuff: Backg...
I'm an artist and animator working in TV animation. I sometimes create short animations completely by myself, and often get asked how I make them. Animation Stuff is a series of videos where I takes you through how I achieve different parts of the animation process.

[@IceDragon978]

Those dancing shadows may just be the smartest thing I've seen today. Wow. I was skeptical at first, but now I'm impressed.

[@the_catboi]

I'm sure this is a perfect tutorial for people who know all the crucial tools but as someone who tries to learn everything by himself, this is Chinese at its finest

[@lolasart3408]

Ahhh I know the headache...but I now learnt most of it. If you have any questions...feel free to ask. XD

[@gargoyled_drake]

i was gonna comment something similar, i really enjoyed the video but to try and replicate these techniques would be impossible without learning PS and AE first and even after learning them you'd still have to learn the techniques in the video almost step by step. i don't personally use PS since gimp is just as good just a tiny bit slower at rendering, but the cost difference is a seller for me since gimp is free. i also don't use flash like Andrea does but instead use OpenToonz, in the end it dosnt make a difference, it just takes time to transfer the techniques from software to software never the less i really appreciate the videos Andrea makes, there is a lot to learn here!

[@gauravpalande5524]

plzz make more videos on Background Painting

[@Tom_Armstrong_]

Thanks for posting this. I really love the way you break the process down into getting the colours and tones sorted out, then move on to shadows. Very slick and professional. Awesome

[@StevenRerani]

This is amazing!!!! Where have you been all my life!?

[@poopsMcgee05]

I couldn't have seen this at a more perfect time. I've been struggling with a background art style for my game project and this is exactly the what I'm looking for. Love it.

[@stacymoffatt]

My brain just exploded... I’ll be watching this at least twenty more times! 🤗 Thank You!!!💕

[@xez820]

Like the result of this drawing ! I think that for the dancing shadows maybe using a fractal noise effect in After effects could render it even more better and a bit more realistic ! (Also thinking that you can do all of this effect dirrectly in After effects, but I understand that is maybe more "easy" to do it in Photoshop)

[@sharingan2795]

Thiz is art... 😍One of the most underrated channel in youtube

[@EmoNightDragon]

Wow, those finishing touches definitely make the whole composition look more lively and professional

[@dindocontaconto8833]

This is so cute!!! I'm still struggling with background composition so your video is an inspiration for me. Thanks a lot for sharing

[@HiVisl]

Your videos are awesome. I love them. Thank you for your time and generosity in sharing them.

[@sharingan2795]

Where were u girl... 😍 thiz much of detail i never hav seen in any youtube channel which earn million subscribers💗(its hard to get like from me but u did)👌🔥🔥

[@giulianaviscomi260]

Hi! I recently found your channel and I love it! The end results relax my mind. Please, I would like to see more background videos, I'm studying to be a concept artist and I found your´s videos soooo interesting and helpful

[@LavendarFae]

Wow your work is beyond incredible!

[@majjood02]

super cool and professional techniques! Thanks for sharing them with us

[@user-lz7ug5cg9y]

This is great! I love the end result, it looks so peaceful. Thank you so much for these tutorials; I love your channel!

[@raangoo_art]

Thank you so much for this, excellent tutorial..!!

[@bhaveshartsy7805]

Thank you now i can create something. this is a good tutorial. 👌👌👍

[@Newbean]

This video is very useful!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@kurdticusC]

Really well done! Wish these videos were out when I was still in school! Way better than any teacher I had 😀

[@atreico]

Really useful, now I understand better, I've learnt a lot of new things! Thank you!

[@pauldkamau]

I love your work!

[@abhishekmandal3667]

Wow your animation is awesome...and thanks for your idea of background animation...

[@astolat]

It's amazing! Thank you!

[@overodz7919]

Really nice tips. Been looking for this kinda advice. 👂👍

[@ainoaguy]

Your stuff is awesome!!! It’s so inspiring to see your progress. Great job!

[@pennyjpie]

This is so much more efficient than I've been doing it. Thank you, these tips seriously make life easier! Also sub lol

[@Protomorphean]

Very cool, I dig your style! Very informative and fun to watch.

[@lucasfranca5015]

So beautiful! Amesone video. Thank you for share. This background like as gravity falls' background.

[@sendidodol6466]

you are awesome i can't wait the next videos 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@AlexMcKenzieC]

Always incredible.

[@NonMatura]

Amazing!! thanks

[@yevhen-studio]

great tips, thanks for sharing.

[@md.faisu99]

I want a more background videos 😍

[@technicalsupport6991]

Woooow great effforts

[@sofialoginova6777]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@Surianiaziz]

I always wondered how this is done.thank you!

[@crokey_animation]

Awesome, thanks for the tutorial!

[@rajasubbaraman937]

Awesome.....

[@albert1466]

awesome tutorial!

[@noemicollie8241]

Great video. You make it look so easy.

[@aboyosefmotiongraphic7676]

thank u

[@calvinclyke]

Amazing tutorial! Thanks for this

[@md.faisu99]

Thanks for helping 🥰🥰

[@KartoffelHeinz]

awesome!

[@MiguelMendezWeb]

Nice work. thanks for sharing

[@Prabhu3dartist]

hi dis video is help full to every 2d BG artist. very clearly explained. thanku very much for dis video. If any 2D Background works pls tell me. I am 2d BG artist.

[@hanh7395]

This is amazing! and very valuable information! Found you out from BaM animation shout out. You're freakin' amazing *Subscribed*

[@rahmahart2700]

omg amazing

[@luchofraga]

Great great Work!! thanks..

[@Jalhere]

Amazing video

[@vastointernet1640]

You're so good and funny! Please keep it up!

[@amihiroshi576]

Lov your profile

[@lolansyahofficial6657]

Nice...!!! 👍

[@saliyaAnimation1]

Wow

[@jayk8260]

This helped me a lot thank u so much....... u r awesome 😊

[@jesscneal]

Very impressive

[@stinglinj1342]

Nice background

[@shujaatali1081]

Great stuff, underrated, hope you get more subs and views!

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

hope so too but it will grow in time.

[@irisiris5892]

Wow, you are amazing, i love your videos! ❤

[@DennisSabino]

so pretty!

Thanks you so much for the tips, this is really usefull.

[@fishcakesticks]

wow this is so awesooooome!! ❤️😭

[@okashaartist]

Medam

[@brunomesmo4906]

I LOVE this Channel

[@KC-dc7wi]

This is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing this. :)

[@NickSeegobin]

Amazing!! Please make more:)

[@9knukz230]

holy shit lady ur amazing

[@cleof1503]

thank you for your lovely video i found it so useful, but please may I ask you how you did the mask for the outlines. Ive watched your video a few times, but I dont understand how you did it.

[@AndreaGerstmann]

It is a clipping mask, hold alt or option for Mac and click between layers the top layer masks itself to the one below.

[@cleof1503]

@@AndreaGerstmann thank you 👏❤

[@PokemonDrawwithpikaInkStudio16]

can you make tutorial on ibis paint only this app i can use at my device

[@upendrachaudhary4026]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@trustinthelordgod412]

Could you do a tutorial on a night time forest?

[@thitimayamphon2663]

Love You

[@walidk5689]

Amazing, but could you show us more details on how you do this

[@GauravSingh-jh1yi]

How to provide such an effect in animated background like moving from one end to the other.....

[@mastercho1]

✌✌👌👌👌

[@radeklord2693]

Hi ..how much can u cost an individual..for such anime project?please reply to me..am interested

[@DRAWTIST1]

I want more

[@sharingan2795]

I hav one doubt?? If i import thiz type of psd(pixel) into animate cc & zoom the grass fields.. shuld it breaks(becaz its not a Vector file)😅

[@AndreaGerstmann]

Generally we work directly from the storyboard for backgrounds and make sure to accommodate any zooms by making the file big enough. Sometimes we make a second file traced with thinner lines for the close up. Shows can have vector BGs but they rarely do. Also never import psd files into adobe animate. It automatically compresses the file making your BGs blurry. Export some pngs for animate or better yet do compositing in after effects

[@AkbarAli-ie2uv]

Pls explains how to make Marvel comic 2d animation background

[@fewamoreleft305]

could i use this as a background for a animation im making?

[@TAversion70]

What is the name of this app?

[@glitterdustxoxo]

how do i adjust colors to only one layer? o-o

[@zmaxx21]

You r amazing! Did you go to cal arts or r you self taught?

[@AndreaGerstmann]

I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Queen’s University in Canada. I didn’t learn anything to do with animation there, or how to work digitally so I am mostly self taught. I read some books, found stuff on the internet and made friends with other artists and animators.

[@zmaxx21]

@@AndreaGerstmann That is amazing! I want to get into this kind of work and I have been watching your videos and the BaM videos to learn more. Were you able to get work in animation being self taught?

[@AndreaGerstmann]

Yes I was able to get work self taught. The trick is to prove you can do the job to the right people. I started participating in Loopdeloop (an online animation challenge). I figured I could make essentially a student film. Shortly after my first submission I was approached by Nickelodeon. Eventually I got a job with them, and I’ve worked at a number of studios since. Keep in mind the quality needs to be there you need to stand out from the crowd.

[@nageshsamanthula2666]

Hi everyone If any freelance work in 2D background colouring Pls tell me.

[@AnimeGamerCreater]

Im trying to use this with a different app and its harder than it looks ;w; sony sketch

[@bodyguardgraphics7943]

Do you have a video where you don't go as fast....I was getting dizzy.

[@KenB1206]

I much like Adventure Time Background

[@joeljose4386]

this is a hard trick

[@animasiupgan9400]

hi, i am very interested in learning your tutorial but this is too fast, would you like to make a new video that can be easily understood by beginners like me

[@kyrakun2559]

my backgrounds are trash compare to yours, something to work on for me.

[@md.faisu99]

you have any website...? your answer is yes then give link. Please

[@AndreaGerstmann]

Yes I do, www.agerstmann.com/

[@md.faisu99]

Thank you 😍

[@chrisb7398]

Why is it important to turn of Antialiasing?

[@deletedchanneloof3994]

My characters never match my backgrounds:(

[@alethtoons7514]

Hey andrea !😁 i was here to see if you would allow me to use your background in my aninatios promise i'll u credits :>

[@BeastSri]

Hi mam it's a useful one but the background music just annoying it's overlapping your voice please consider it for future videos

[@TAversion70]

What is the name of this app?