Early experiments:
Background & Perspective Drawing.
Process
- Follow step-by-step with Mastering Manga Book.
- Draw a horizontal line with a red line.
- Outline the 3D lines in red.
- Draw the lines in black for ‘ink’.
- Add in detail.
- Add in characters (optional)
- Add on colour.
- Shading & Lighting (optional)
Originally, this drawing was going to feature in the animation as a glimpse into one of the character’s futures, showing where they end up. However, it was scrapped. However, I used the process I made here for my future drawings as a way to help draw the background.
Character Facial Expressions and Poses:
During the lockdown, I managed to meet up with a friend who posed for me. I used the photos I took on one of my characters.
Collage:
Process:
- Take a photo of a texture or pattern.
- Import into animation video.
- Set the opacity at 50%.
- Add additional colour for background and photo.
(footage of the collage is seen in the actual animation)
In addition, I used the Photocopied versions of the Lino Prints I made for collage.
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