class 6 resources

Hey guys,

Homework will be:
-4 thumbnails of a functional environment
-brainstorm outline
-reference gathering
-I want to see the thought process!

mike hill video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo53PTCvH_Y&t=3055s

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By56G2G76NKAT1h4dVdqRE0wa1E - pdf document




Concept Art questions:

Do I know what the themes of my image are?

Have I found inspiration for what I’m creating?

Is my camera angle dynamic enough? If not, how can you tweak it to make it more interesting?

Does the camera angle tell the story I want?

Are there any elements in the painting that I want to look opposing or weak? Tweak the camera angle accordingly.

Is my focal point in the exact center of the image? If it is, change it, unless you have a very specific reason for doing so.

Is my horizon in the center of the image? If so, move it so that the camera angle works with the narrative of the image

What is my focal point?

Is my focal point interesting enough to justify its importance? If not, how can I make it more interesting?

Is my focal point at one of the grid intersections of the rule of thirds?

Do I have any elements that I can use to balance my focal point? Do I need them?

Am I using leading lines and directionality to the fullest? Do they suck me into the painting? Do my leading lines pull the viewers eye to an area of importance?

Have I found references for all of the important objects in my painting?

Do I have any complicated materials in my painting? Do I have references for them, and do I understand how they react to light?

Have I chosen a palette that works with my narrative intentions?

Have I implemented a perspective grid?

Have I done a mini-brainstorm to decide what all of my elements will be and how they work / what I want them to look like?

Do I know how my character feels while they explore the environment?

Are there any metrics that I need to be aware of?

Is there any gameplay that I need to be aware of?

Have I implemented repetition where it makes sense? ( buildings etc)

Have I removed repetition where it doesn’t makes sense?

Have I varied my line thickness to make my image more visually pleasing?

Have I used perspective to make sure that all of my elements have the proper scale?

Have i quickly roughed out the composition and lighting intentions before adding details?

Have I planned the placement of my light source so that it creates the most interesting shapes for my elements?

Have I placed contrasting values in spots that draw the eye to my focal point?

Have I placed discordant shapes in spots that draw my eye to my focal point?

Have I placed discordant Colors in spots that will draw my eye to my focal point?

Do the Colors that I chose for my focal points enhance my narrative?

Do my lighting and shadows make sense with the placement of my light source?

Have I used lighting and shadows to lead my viewers eye to areas of interest

Does the anatomy of my character make sense?

Is there a discernible difference in value and color between my bg mg and foreground?

Do I have enough atmospheric fog in my painting? Refer to the rule above.

Have I used navigational elements to lead my viewer down the golden path?

Have I actually planned out how my character can traverse from point a to b?

Do I need landmark elements to add a narrative goal to the painting?

Are my silhouettes interesting enough?

Does the composition of my painting pass the “squint test?

Is it obvious what every element is? Is everything readable?

If I’ve used photos and textures, is my resolution consistent?