Thanks to the amazing support of the Urbance community through the Kickstarter campaign, the Urbance pilot was green-lighted for production in January 2015. The pilot was produced in 9 months between Canada, Japan and France, and ended in September 2015. It was a blessing and a wonderful first experience to work with such an amazing and talented team of artists from all around the world. Yapiko Animation did an incredible animation job, which was led by Hiroshi Shimizu (Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke). On the other hand, the original soundtrack was created by PLAID, a talented duo from UK, as well as many other brilliant music composers: The Tanuki Project, B.Ames and High Klassified. Each one of them instinctively mixed up our vision with their unique color. Lastly, Total casting, Spacesheep and Hifi-Génie also contributed into making this pilot a success. Up until now, the screening was restricted to kickstarter backers and festivals only. We are very happy to finally share the pilot with you.

Enjoy the Watch!

Countries of production : Canada, France | Year of production : 2015
Production : Steambot, DFP | Animation: Yapiko Animation
Direction : Joël Dos Reis Viegas, Sébastien Larroudé
Music : Plaid, The Tanuki Project, B.Ames, High Klassified

Visual ID : 123 Klan
Main voices: Ryan George, Vanessa Hasid, Ben Cardilli, Marie Nonnemacher

FX/Compositing : Spacesheep | Sound : Total Casting, Hifi-Génie

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I drew this Dark Vador the day I went to watch the new Star war at the movies…

You can download it here on Steambot’s vimeo

Tell us what you think in the comments box below.

Have a good one!

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In this Digitips, Sebastien AKA Rainart demonstrates how to paint a realistic urban mood.

You will learn:

– How to stay rough when you start painting

– How to improve your shapes with a strong

set of brushes ”Structural”

– How to use selection to gain precision

– How to realign brush patterns with Distort tool

– How to start efficiently your mood

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You will get 2 files (video + *Psd)

You will learn:

– How to keep it rough when you sketch ideas

– How to set up your global mood

– How to resolve all composition and

proportion issues

– How to save time and be efficient

– How custom brushes offer an infinite

range of possibilities

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In this Digitips, Nicolas AKA Viag demonstrates with an original pipeline how to use 2D to 3D for speedpainting.

You will get 2 files (video + *Psd)

You will learn:

– How to define the image composition in 3D

– How to use the alpha channel and the

selection tool

– How to use a custom organic brushes

to add details

– How to break the 3D

– How to use an original pipeline 2D/3D

for production

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This Digitips demonstrates with an original pipeline how to create a unique environment by experimentation.

You will learn:

– How to use Noise, warp tool, motion blur …

– How to enhance the feeling of depth by

using layering techniques

– How to find a new methods of creation by

unique experimentation

– How to play with color ajustments to

generate various moods

– How to re-compose the elements of your

image to solve issues and find ideas

– How to play with artifacts

Artist: Veronique Meignaud

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The Rocky brushes 01, is a combination of brushes which will always keep you inspired when needing to create and design epic elements to your paintings.
The zip file includes a .abr file with 30 professional brushes + a step by step PSD.
Please check on the Steambot Facebook the speedpainting video for a short demonstration.
Thank you!

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