I feel like I have perspective, anatomy etc down, but I'm still struggling with setting up a good composition in my illustrations. I'm looking to see if anyone has any readings, videos, downloaded classes, any of that that they'd recommend?
composition studies of film frames, and the book vision by hans baher
>Nodraw doesn't post workBack to your fundies, liar. If you got through anatomy and perspective and you haven't come across material to learn composition them you probably didn't put effort into learning.
>>7348215Thanks! I'll check the book out. I'm definitely looking for those annoying formulas like the rules of third and in depth explanations of why they're pleasing to the eye.
>>7348368You can use rule of thirds formulas but desu it's like using a grid to learn proportion. The best compositions I've seen don't exactly align with the "ratios" they have an intuitive feel to them. I'd recommend what the other anon said and study thumbnails that appeal to you. You will pick up what good composition feels like. If you absolutely must do an analytical breakdown, then pick compositions you look, identify the focal points, look at how they use values and saturation, the large shapes they use to guide the eye. https://film-grab.com/This is a good site for thumbnails and studies if you're looking to learn cinematic composition or just inspiration in general.https://film-grab.com/category/genre/animation/The same site also has a section dedicated to anime.In addition I'd recommend breaking down the work of people you admire and emulating it in your studies. You'll come to find they follow specific patterns in their work that you can bring into your own.
>>7348381Also as a side note, workflows usually go Composition then establishing your lighting then values. So if your compositions look off despite doing studies, consider it could be as simple as your characters not lit in a convincing way that places them solidly in the environment.
>>7348381Rule of thirds is basically adjusting the scene with a focus in mind. That's what makes a good composition. There needs to be a focus and the rest should be left vague without much detail. Every good composition has a focus and the rest is left raw.
>>7348381>>7348393>>7348396I like this sort of advice a lot. I think changing my approach like both of these suggestions are going to help out a lot. Sometimes for me that's all it takes! Thank you!
>>7348198There was a composition course on NMA I really clicked with but I don't remember the instructors name.The "Read this if you want to take great photographs" books are nice, with one about potraits and another about landscapeThere is another book that is little red riding hood made out of paper shapes and I wish I knew that one, its good too.
>>7348198I found this guy's book >>7348536 here:https://sienaproseminar.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/1/0/13109053/mollybang_reduced.pdfThe first half of the book is worth going through and is practical, the rest of it is just stoner talk. Only takes 10 minutes so get to work boyo.
>>7348198>How can I improve my work?>Doesn't post workevery fucking time
>>7348198Framed ink!
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>>7349247He doesn’t need to post because he is not asking for a feedback but an advice on a specific subject, you permabeg esl subhuman.
>>7349249Framed ink series is so good, love it
