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Simple One Point Linear Perspective for Beginners & Self-Taught Artists

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The nuts and bolts of 1 point linear perspective are comprehensively explained in this video. Using stills from movies that show 1 point perspective shows that linear perspective doesn't have to be the boring, dry, outdated technical exercise that it frequently is presented as in classrooms. Basic concepts of linear perspective, such as point of view, and how the scene and perspective can dramatically affect the narrative of the artwork are explored. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu TIME STAMPS 00:00 Opening 00:34 Make perspective FUN 02:14 Examples of linear perspective 03:15 Linear perspective with X-MEN 04:45 Linear perspective is right and a wrong 05:41 Specific point of view 06:58 Horizon Line 08:56 Eye Level 12:40 Vanishing Point 14:50 Vanishing lines are parallel 18:47 Put yourself in the scene 20:55 What if the vanishing point is not in the scene? 24:33 Look for the verticals in the scene. 29:18 Can you teach yourself linear pe …...more
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Opening

0:00

Make perspective FUN

0:34

Examples of linear perspective

2:14

Linear perspective with X-MEN

3:15

Linear perspective is right and a wrong

4:45

Specific point of view

5:41

Horizon Line

6:58

Eye Level

8:56

Vanishing Point

12:40

Vanishing lines are parallel

14:50

Put yourself in the scene

18:47

What if the vanishing point is not in the scene?

20:55

Look for the verticals in the scene.

24:33

Can you teach yourself linear perspective?

29:18

Why can’t you use rulers?

32:39

Push pin, string, and tape technique

33:41

Learn to spot linear perspective in everyday life

35:19

Don’t draw right away!

37:30

Take photos showing 1 point perspective

38:20

Gesture drawing in real life

39:43

Estimate the vanishing lines

41:33

Don’t overthink the process

42:17
Simple One Point Linear Perspective for Beginners & Self-Taught Artists
The nuts and bolts of 1 point linear perspective are comprehensively explained in this video. Using stills from movies that show 1 point perspective shows that linear perspective doesn't have to be the boring, dry, outdated technical exercise that it frequently is presented as in classrooms. Basic concepts of linear perspective, such as point of view, and how the scene and perspective can dramatically affect the narrative of the artwork are explored. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu TIME STAMPS 00:00 Opening 00:34 Make perspective FUN 02:14 Examples of linear perspective 03:15 Linear perspective with X-MEN 04:45 Linear perspective is right and a wrong 05:41 Specific point of view 06:58 Horizon Line 08:56 Eye Level 12:40 Vanishing Point 14:50 Vanishing lines are parallel 18:47 Put yourself in the scene 20:55 What if the vanishing point is not in the scene? 24:33 Look for the verticals in the scene. 29:18 Can you teach yourself linear perspective? 32:39 Why can’t you use rulers? 33:41 Push pin, string, and tape technique 35:19 Learn to spot linear perspective in everyday life 37:30 Don’t draw right away! 38:20 Take photos showing 1 point perspective 39:43 Gesture drawing in real life 41:33 Estimate the vanishing lines 42:17 Don’t overthink the process MOVIE STILLS IN THE VIDEO Antonio López García: https://www.moma.org/artists/3600 Giovanni Battista Piranesi: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pir... Anselm Kiefer: https://gagosian.com/artists/anselm-k... Raphael: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions... Perugino: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietro_... Johannes Vermeer: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ver... Assassin's Creed (2016 film): https://amzn.to/31VyA40 Song to Song (2017 film): https://amzn.to/38rCPXr The Light Between the Oceans (2016 film): https://amzn.to/2Sxpib6 Hunger (2009 film): https://amzn.to/2vypDSa X-Men: First Class (2011 film): https://amzn.to/2HqCwQC X-Men: Apocalypse (2016 film) https://amzn.to/31Y9LnR 🍎ART PROF SERVICES https://artprof.org/services/ • Portfolio critiques • Artist calls • Personal Art Curriculums • Artist doc editing • Lectures by Prof Lieu 🍊WORKSHOPS https://artprof.org/learn/premium-cou... ❤️JOIN OUR PATREON GROUP   / artprof   • Share your art in weekly voice sessions with staff • Critiques & advice from Prof Lieu • Find support in a small group of artists 🐟JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER   / discord   🍏VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://artprof.org/ • Curriculums for self-taught artists • Tracks: sequences of lessons & prompts • Pro development • Art supply lists • Art school & critiques 🦀SOCIAL MEDIA 🎵https://www.tiktok.com/@artprof?lang=en 🌺  / art.prof   🌻  / artproffamily   🌞EMAIL LIST http://eepurl.com/cHjff9 🍏YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM SCHEDULE https://artprof.org/events-2/ ❤️SUPPORT US https://www.paypal.me/artprof https://account.venmo.com/u/artprof 🎞️SPONSOR A VIDEO https://artprof.org/learn/sponsor-a-v... ✔️SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ClaraLieu?s... ✅ GET MERCH! https://art-prof.creator-spring.com/ 🖼️SHOP WITH OUR ORIGINAL ART https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtProfProj... 🍅ART PROF REFERENCE PHOTO COLLECTION Download high resolution reference photos for free! https://www.flickr.com/photos/1895613... 📌ART PROF PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/69k5OT2... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🍊STAFF SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS https://open.spotify.com/user/gco4r8v... 🫐STREAMYARD Sign up for Streamyard: https://streamyard.com?fpr=artprof Clara Lieu was an Adjunct Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2007-2020. Her artwork has been exhibited at the International Print Center NY, the Currier Museum, Childs Gallery, the Davis Museum, and more. Lieu received an artist fellowship from the MA Cultural Council, has written for the NY Times, and lectured at Brown University, the NAEA conference, and in Vancouver & China. She has been profiled in Artsy, Hyperallergic, KPCC, & WBUR. 🍒PROF LIEU'S BIO VIDEO, PAGE, INSTAGRAM    • Clara Lieu, Visual Artist & RISD Adju...   https://artprof.org/about/meet-the-fa...   / claralieu   ☘️STREAMING EQUIPMENT Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic for Recording and Streaming: https://amzn.to/2Nuf0FS Genaray LED-7100T 312 LED Variable-Color On-Camera Light: https://amzn.to/2Wvohk04 Impact Heavy-Duty Light Stand (Black, 9.5′) https://amzn.to/2V6EHAf 96 Pack Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges 1" X 12" X 12": https://amzn.to/2MJcNol LaCie 4TB d2 USB 3.0 Professional Desktop Storage Drive: tps://amzn.to/2TnF6ey Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam: https://amzn.to/2XN4mjq 🔗Links in this video description are Amazon affiliate links that Artprof.org earns from qualifying purchases.

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