Monday, February 17, 2014

Notes concerning Concept Art

Talking Points
  • Career Paths 
    • Illustration vs. Design
    • Plan your education
  • Process
    • Plan for success
      • Inspiration
      • Research
      • Sketching and Thumbnails
  • Advice for starting out...
    • Find out what it is you really want to do ie., concept/design, storyboards, comics, animation, 3D, etc.
      • Know your "trade"; do some proper research on your chosen industry (jobs, internships, requirements & qualifications)
    • Start early. The sooner you decide what you want to do, the more time you have to train your skill
    • Take your time and slow down. Focus on learning and honing your skill
    • Fundamentals are the key to success
      • Drawing Ability
      • Understanding of Anatomy, Human Figure and Animal
      • Color Theory and Lighting
      • Perspective
      • Composition
      • Design Elements: Line, Shape, Form, Space, Texture, Color
        • Principles: Harmony, Balance, Hierarchy, Scale, Contrast, 
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