The #1 Tip to Improve Your Builds - Using Reference Pt. 1 || Build Like an Artist Ep. 1

In this video we cover the number one skill you need to learn in order to be a great builder: mastering the art of using reference. We cover what is a reference, show examples of using references, and we build something from a reference together.
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Hueblocks: 1280px.github.io/hueblocks/
Shaders: Complimentary Shaders
Resource Pack: Faithful 32x
*AI ART DISCLAIMER* I personally don't generate or seek out AI generated art, OR condone the use of AI art to replace an artist for a finished piece. In the video I mention that all reference is merely a tool for inspiration, including AI art. I’m an ex game dev and our concept artists used to use AI art generators as a tool all the time to generate ideas for their own art for our games, I only meant to use it in the same way.
I use reference from pinterest and artstation mostly, however both of these sources are flooded with AI art especially when using an architectural style like Solarpunk that does not exist IRL.
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SOURCES:
Sources of all unoriginal content used for educational purposes have been credited in the video itself and links are listed below:
Shulkercraft YT: / @shulkercraft
JermsyBoy YT: / @jermsyboy
AI art generated by: www.pinterest.ca/twd5628/
Wikihow draw from reference: www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Referen...
Walt disney print: vegalleries.com/art/disneyana...
Stranger things poster: / stranger_things_poster...
Tree photograph: deacongreg.net/how-can-one-id...
Tree drawing: www.colomio.com/tree-drawing#...
Minecraft Tree: www.minecraft101.net/g/forest...
Lioness reference: tudormorrisblog.wordpress.com...
Petra: www.britannica.com/place/Petr...
Block Palettes: www.blockpalettes.com/
music in today’s episode is made by Michael Grubb and AVBE
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00:00 What is a reference?
06:00 Breakdown of how to use reference
15:34 Step-by-step follow along
35:30 More examples and tips
39:00 Best tip for beginners
40:03 Thanks for watching!