Drawing in the digital age an observational method for artists and animators
A solid foundation for improving your drawing skills Teaching a new observational method based on math and computer graphics principles, this book offers an innovative approach that shows you how to use both sides of your brain to make drawing easier and more accurate. Author Wei Xu, PhD, walks you...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Indianapolis, Indiana :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
2012.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Serious skills
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628142706719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Drawing in the Digital Age; Contents; Introduction; Why I Wrote This Book; Who Should Read This Book; What You Will Learn; Pretest; How to Contact the Author; Chapter 1: Understanding the Relationship between Math and Art; Understanding How Math and Art Differ; Understanding How Math and Art Are Similar; Using Math to Create Digital Art; Using Math in Traditional Drawing; Using Math to Help You Draw; Examining Existing Drawing Methods; Stop Separating Math from Art; Chapter 2: Extracting Graphical Structures-; Introducing CG Concepts and Principles; Unifying 2D and 3D Cases
- Understanding the Properties of Basic ShapesUnderstanding Graphical Structures; Extracting GSs with Triangulation; Chapter 3: Drawing with the ABC Method; Meeting the Criteria for a New Drawing Method; Introducing the ABC Method; Chapter 4: Drawing Simple Objects; Preparing to Draw; Extracting Basic Information; Demonstrations of 3D Objects; Demonstrations of 2D Images; Exercises; Chapter 5: Drawing Complicated Objects; Breaking Down Complexity; Demonstrations; Exercises; Chapter6: Drawing Complicated Scenes; Introducing Techniques for Merging Objects; Demonstrations; Exercises
- Chapter 7: Using Advanced TechniquesWorking with Curved Triangles and Polygons; Drawing a Group of Ovals; Using Shadow Maps; Using Rhythms for Partitioning; Exploring Trade-Offs between Accuracy and Speed; Demonstrations; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 8: Using Special Techniques for Drawing Human Bodies; General Tips; Tips for Drawing Faces; Tips for Quick Life Sketches; Demonstrations; Summary; Exercises; Post-Test: Drawing Van Gogh; Index
