Sketches

Some figures from imagination drawn on the tram to work:

And some sketches while watching Gantz 0

Studies of dynamic leg shapes:

Legend of Korra : Storyboard study

So, first of all here's a great resource! The actual animatic of episode 3 (book one) - great episode btw!

I picked a scene at 13:15 for a breakdown. Again there's not much I think you can learn from looking at my thumbnails, it really is about the exercise of looking through scenes shot by shot. The draughtsmanship of the board artist here is fantastic, so a real treat to examine.

Anyway things I have learned:

- Mix action coming towards the camera (for real immersion) and 2 shots or wide shots to see the action play out between the characters.
- Try and think of the pacing, Kick, punch, jab, jab, jab, RoundKick....pause....Even looking at these words. Words like Roundhouse take longer, jabs are really quick and snappy...it creates an energy, but if you go at a constant pace, people will get bored.
- Respect Screen direction. The first shot shows the placement of all characters, and it is respected throughout. When characters change position we see it from a 2 shot or wide. It's very clear.

Figures ipad

These aren't very good but they are just about keeping the mind on drawing figures :P These are no reference doodles on ipad.