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Class Intro

Concept Artist, Kelton Cram

"If you've got your eyes set on an art career in Hollywood, I'm here to show you how to do it!"

Learn from The Legendary Hollywood Concept Artist: Craft Characters and Worlds

Step into the world of Hollywood-level concept art with Kelton Cram, an industry-renowned artist behind some of the most iconic characters and worlds in blockbuster films and games. This exclusive course offers unparalleled insight into the art and craft of character and world creation, combining Kelton’s years of experience with a hands-on approach that’s rarely accessible to aspiring artists.

From 2D sketches to immersive 3D designs, you’ll master the tools and techniques that bring characters to life and build the worlds they inhabit. Unlike typical classes, Kelton’s course guides you through a comprehensive journey from character conception to environment design, providing a full-spectrum learning experience. This isn’t just a class; it’s an insider’s pathway into the art of concept design—perfect for both newcomers and experienced artists eager to refine their craft and boost their portfolios.

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Chapter 01.
Orientation

1. Meet your instructor and learn about the overview of this class

Class Perks

Get These Coloso Exclusives

Industry Professionals Tips and Tricks in Photoshop
Industry Professionals Tips and Tricks in ZBrush
Industry Professional's Tips and Tricks in Keyshot

Male 3D Character Base Model Asset (ZBrush Tool, OBJ Files)
Female 3D Character Base Model Asset (ZBrush Tool, OBJ Files)
10 Class Exercises in 2D and 3D Pipeline Breakdown (PDF)

Expert Concept Artist Kelton Cram's Portfolio

This portfolio includes client works from Marvel, DC, Nickelodeon, and SONY Pictures and different major studios.

Why Take This Class?

Kelton Cram offers a rare chance to learn directly from a Hollywood insider whose work has shaped iconic films and games. This course is crafted for artists ready to elevate their craft by mastering both character and world design, blending 2D and 3D tools in ways that mirror the demands of top-tier studios. Whether you’re refining a hero or crafting immersive environments, Kelton’s guidance brings you closer to production-ready standards, with insights and techniques drawn from his years of real-world experience.

Concept art is rapidly evolving, and those who can execute both characters and worlds with versatility stand out to recruiters and clients alike. With Kelton’s course, you’re not only expanding your portfolio but also building a competitive edge that opens doors to high-profile projects and roles.

10 Class Exercises

Gathering Useful Reference
Posing the Character
Lighting the Character
Anatomy For Visual Cues
Costume Overview

3D Body Proportions
Sculpting Techniques for Complicated Materials
3D Posing Techniques and Tips
Rendering Various Materials in Different Environments
Professional Painting Techniques

Final Product Examples

Planned Sketch of Characters and Composition
Two Posed 3D Character Assets
Two Fully Rendered 3D Characters
Film Ready Ilustrations

* Above are sample images for a better understanding.

Professional Concept Artist

Kelton Cram

I have worked in the film and game industry as a Concept Artist, Art Director and Visual Developer for 15 years and taught 2D and 3D Creature and Character classes at multiple universities.

I have specialed in Costume and Character Design and contributed to some of the worlds largest IPs such as the Marvel and DV franchises. Weather its for professional career, or just hobby- I love seeing my students develop and thrive!

Concept Artist,
Kelton Cram

[Current]
Freelance Senior Concept Artist in the Film and Game Industry

[Previous]
Freelance Concept Artist in 20th Century FOX
Senior Concept Artist at Disney Streaming
Senior Concept Artist at Microsoft
Senior Concept Artist at Cloud Imperium Games
Professor at Utah Valley University
Educator ar Gnomon
Costume Illustrator at Warner Brothers Films

Projects & Awards

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Deadpool2 (2018)
Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Star Trek: Discovery (2020)
The Umbrella Academy (2020)
Batgirl (2024-)
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024-)

Artstation

Class Highlights

Breakdown of Creating KeyFrames For Film

Movies are the greatest story-telling tools in the world. In this class, we will cover the techniques used by the pros to tell our story through the power of a single image. An Image truly is worth 1,000 words

Using 3D Assets for 2D Illustration

3D is the industry standard for crafting almost every image we see in today's Entertainment Industry. This class will cover the fastest, most effective tips and tricks for using 3D to create highly realistic 2D images.

Using Dynamic Lighting to Control The Viewers Eye

Using a combination of 3D rendering, Photo texturing, and composition theory we will learn how lighting can be used to generate the most powerful and compelling images.

Class Details

You'll Learn

Character Design through Ideation

Coming up with great ideas through inspiration and reference. The importance of Sketching.
Story Telling through Visual Cues

Which visual elements should be used to tell your character's story. Including Anatomy, costuming and posing
The Importance of Planning Out the Image

The more elaborate you plan out your artwork, The more successful and Iconic the image will be.

Utilizing 3D for 2D

The power of utilizing 3D to generate the most realistic outcome with out falling into the trap of letting the 3D decide what the image looks like.
Rendering and Compositing

The technical aspects of 3D sculpting, 3D rendering, and compositing are made simple so you can get to the fun part- Being creative and painting over the Assets.
Creating high-end realized artwork for film

There are many roads to achieving high-end quality artwork. I will show you the process used by industry professionals to get to a high level of design and realism as quickly as possible.

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Concept Artist Kelton Cram

Question.01

Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?

I started off as a traditional artist, sculpting, oil painting and illustrating comic books. After Art School, I went into grad school to learn 3D and digital painting, which lead me into working in the film and game industry as a character and concept artist.

Question.02

Please share your thoughts on the industry's job market and what you see in the industry's future.

The industry is changing and growing all the time. It's becoming more and more digital, utilizing 3D, VR, and A.I. However in order to succeed and compete it's still just as important to have a traditional and fundamental understanding of Art.

Question.03

What do you think is the most important trait(s) to success in your industry?

Being flexible and able to adapt, creating art that inspires you, and networking with other artists in school or online.

Required Programs

This course will use Photoshop, Zbrush, and Keyshot.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience. *These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.

*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.

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