Textures, Photoshop, and the Creative Journey - From Music to Visual Design

Embark on a creative journey with Brady Erickson in this 1-hour 17-minute video from School of Motion. Explore Brady's transition from underground musician to visual artist and founder of Texturelabs. Gain actionable tips and insights for enhancing your design projects, including Photoshop wizardry, color science, and texture creation. Discover the importance of restraint in animation, learn about under-appreciated Photoshop tools, and delve into topics such as reverse engineering good design, developing taste, and capturing textures. The video also touches on design trends, management in creative fields, and the potential impact of AI on design. Access additional resources through the provided blog post and Texturelabs YouTube channel to further enrich your creative toolkit.

Syllabus

Intro
Meet Brady
Brady's Musical Career
Where Does Design Skill Come From?
Brady's A-ha Moment
Working on Movie Trailers
Working with Great Editors
Restraint in Animation
To Manage, or Not to Manage?
Brady's Photoshop Wizardry
Color Science
Reverse Engineering Good Design
Where Does Good Taste Come From?
Design Hacks
Under-Appreciated Photoshop Tools
Design Trends Come and Go
Texturelabs: Texture Nirvana
How to Capture Textures?
Will AI Impact Design?