Understanding Color 

For 3D artists who want color to finally make sense.

• Why red & cyan are true opposites (not red & green).
• What RGB light does that paint can’t – and how that changes your picks.
• Quick, practical ways to choose colors that actually play nice together.

Part 1: Color, explained

We start with the basics: what color is, why people argue about “what counts as red,” and the three core terms that keep us honest throughout the course.

• Light vs. pigment: working in RGB changes how colors mix.
• Color wheels: traditional vs. modern, and when to use which.
• Picking in Photoshop: grab accurate hues without guesswork.
• Talk like an artist (for real): tint, tone, shade, monochromatic, grayscale, analogous, complementary, warm/cool.
• Red & cyan drama: why they’re complementary—and why that matters.

Part 2: Color, applied

Now we put it to work and fix the stuff that secretly makes your renders feel “off.”

• Common mistakes: spot them fast, correct them faster.
• Color shifting with HSB: push hues with intention (or a little flair).
• Contrast & relativity: make colors support your focal point.
• Perception: how context changes what a color “says.”
• Neutrals & light: keep scenes balanced and believable.
• Confidence: build a repeatable color process instead of guessing.

Extras

• Guest insights from color pro Mel Herring.
• A downloadable color wheel with pure hues, handy guides, and a rotating scheme creator.

Beginner‑friendly3D‑focusedNo fluff