Drawing in the Digital Age

An Observational Method for Artists and Animators

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

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 through his method, which consists of scientific theories and principles to deliver real-world techniques that will improve your drawing skills. Xu's pioneering approach offers a solid foundation for both traditional and CG artists. Encourages you to use both sides of your brain for drawing with the highest efficiency possibleIntroduces an innovative method invented by the author for improving your drawing skillsIf you are eager to learn how to draw, then this book is a must read.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-03-02
Mått:185 x 234 x 13 mm
Vikt:340 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781118176504

Utforska kategorier

Internet och digitala medier inom Kultur
Konst: teknik inom Kultur
Teckningskonst inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Wei Xu, PhD, teaches game programming and production, 3D math, and life drawing at the Art Institute of California—San Diego. He also teaches iOS game programming and drawing classes at University of California San Diego Extension. He is cofounder of Geomy Entertainment, LLC, a game-consulting firm. Xu was previously a lead engineer at Sony Computer Entertainment America for game technology R&D and a senior CG software engineer at Schlumberger Austin Technology Center.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction xiiiChapter 1 Understanding the Relationship between Math and Art 1Understanding How Math and Art Differ 2Understanding How Math and Art Are Similar 4Using Math to Create Digital Art 13Using Math in Traditional Drawing 15Using Math to Help You Draw 18Examining Existing Drawing Methods 22Stop Separating Math from Art 28Chapter 2 Extracting Graphical Structures— A Scientific Point of View 31Introducing CG Concepts and Principles 32Unifying 2D and 3D Cases 40Understanding the Properties of Basic Shapes 43Understanding Graphical Structures 47Extracting GSs with Triangulation 54Chapter 3 Drawing with the ABC Method 57Meeting the Criteria for a New Drawing Method 58Introducing the ABC Method 61Chapter 4 Drawing Simple Objects 79Preparing to Draw 80Extracting Basic Information 80Demonstrations of 3D Objects 85Demonstrations of 2D Images 92Exercises 97Chapter 5 Drawing Complicated Objects 99Breaking Down Complexity 100Demonstrations 108Exercises 120Chapter 6 Drawing Complicated Scenes 121Introducing Techniques for Merging Objects 122Demonstrations 129Exercises 138Chapter 7 Using Advanced Techniques 141Working with Curved Triangles and Polygons 142Drawing a Group of Ovals 146Using Shadow Maps 149Using Rhythms for Partitioning 151Exploring Trade-Offs between Accuracy and Speed 152Demonstrations 153Summary 161Exercises 161Chapter 8 Using Special Techniques for Drawing Human Bodies 163General Tips 164Tips for Drawing Faces 169Tips for Quick Life Sketches 174Demonstrations 180Summary 186Exercises 187Post-Test: Drawing Van Gogh 188Index 189