Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Back to the basics

Yes, technical skill, is necessary for a successful rendering, but, technical expertise is nothing more than a requirement with which one might then be able to do terrific renderings. Technical proficiency alone does not make for a good rendering; it is just one of the necessary parts.

Start with the basics. No matter how dull they may be, they are essential for creating a foundation that can later be built upon. Below is a list of topics that can be investigated, learned about, and eventually used in practice.

  • Center of interest 
  • Subject placement
  • Simplicity
  • Viewpoint and camera angle
  • Balance
  • Shapes and lines
  • Pattern
  • Volume
  • Lighting
  • Texture
  • Tone
  • Contrast
  • Framing
  • Foreground
  • Background
  • Perspective

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