Key Frame Cinematic Illustration – Alexander Mandradjiev
Release date:2020
Author:Alexander Mandradjiev
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
In this course you’ll learn the art of key frame cinematic illustration for films from Alex Mandradjiev.
This course will consist of eight modules of on-demand lessons and demonstrations.
You’ll get instant access to all training and have the luxury of moving through the course at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can also download lectures and watch from anywhere without being tethered to the Internet.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
In this course, the goal is to create good-looking and interesting cinematic illustrations. We will be focusing on composition, mood, lighting, and color. Assignments and topics covered will gear towards creating illustrated key frames that help tell a story moment for cinema. We will constantly be observing and studying film composition. The point is to surrender to what drives your imagination and inspires strong emotion. We want to express our ideas in an honest and intelligent way.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
In this course, the goal is to create good-looking and interesting cinematic illustrations. We will be focusing on composition, mood, lighting, and color. Assignments and topics covered will gear towards creating illustrated key frames that help tell a story moment for cinema. We will constantly be observing and studying film composition. The point is to surrender to what drives your imagination and inspires strong emotion. We want to express our ideas in an honest and intelligent way.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Assignment: Per module
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By the end of the course, you’ll:
+Work with composition, mood, storytelling, and lighting & color elements.
+Know how to analyze films and gather references.
+Understand how to break down a cinematic shot.
+Know how to work with sequential frames.
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=WEEK 1
Film Studies
Using basic breakdowns
How to analyze what we see
=WEEK 2
Using Value & Color
Black & white value structure
Minimal use of color
=WEEK 3
Color & Shape
Working with color
Shape abstraction
=WEEK 4
Using Sound In Your Illustration
Sound through color
Sound through light
=WEEK 5
Mood
and Narrative
Basic instincts for mood
Reverse engineering narrative
=WEEK 6
Staying With
Your Narrative
Exploring depths of mood
Staying honest with narrative
=WEEK 7
Finding the Hero Moment
Sequential frames
How to find the Hero Moment
=WEEK 8
Capstone Project
Break rules and break walls
Be honest with your art