u/frames_by_sumanth

I'm currently learning 3D/VFX animation, and one of my academy exercises was to really understand midtones, highlights and shadows.

I decided to practice by recreating this BRU coffee packet from scratch in Photoshop using the Pen Tool, brushes, painting and masking.

It was surprisingly challenging to get the lighting, gradients and material feel right.

Still learning, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. 😄

What would you improve if you were working on this?

Hey everyone,

​Found a stylized weapon concept on Pinterest and decided to do a manual study in Photoshop to practice vector shapes, layer styles, and custom shading.

​Here’s a quick layer-by-layer GIF showing how the base paths, metallics, wood texture, and ambient shadows were built up step-by-step.

​Would love to hear your thoughts on the lighting and overall form!

Hey everyone,

​Just finished my very first project cut and graded entirely inside Adobe Premiere Pro.

​I had some dark, backlit iPhone footage to work with, so I practiced building cuts on the timeline, adding text animations via Extension, and balancing out the skin tones manually in Lumetri Color.

​As a beginner, I’d really appreciate any constructive criticism or workflow tips to improve my future edits.

What do you think?