Chris Oatley, Ashley Dotson (Mojo Games) and Juan Bautista critique Nick Jizba’s Portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- How to communicate scale through texture
- Sky depth
- How to avoid lifeless color
LIVE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS:
Several times a year, we select at least one portfolio from our community forums and review it live online. Of course, we post the recordings of these live critiques here in the Backstage Pass library so you can watch them any time...
Portfolio Review: Color, Anatomy & Cinematic Lighting with Jenn Ely
Chris Oatley, Jenn Ely (Laika, Google Spotlight Stories) and Amanda Duarte critique Sarah Wright’s Portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- Should you improve your current project, or start a new one?
- Notes on color, anatomy and cinematic lighting.
- Does your online portfolio work on Mobile Devices? (And other formatting tips.)
Portfolio Review: Values, Edges & Staging with Shawna JC Tenney
Chris Oatley and Shawna JC Tenney (Freelance Children’s Book Writer/Illustrator, Host of Stories Unbound) critique Patt Ann’s Portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- Advice on approaching publishers as a non-published author.
- Tips on improving values, edges and staging.
- The importance of seeking objective feedback, before submitting your finished book dummy.
Portfolio Review: Concept Design & World Building with Paul Scott Canavan
Chris Oatley and Paul Scott Canavan (Lead Artist at Blazing Griffin) critique Yaniv Cahoua’s Portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- The difference between Concept Art and Illustration.
- Building a fantasy world based on real world reference.
- Conveying a clear story with your design.
Portfolio Review: Color & Composition with Sarah Marino
Chris Oatley, Sarah Marino (Nickelodeon, ReelFX) and Amanda Duarte critique Michelle Lockamy’s Portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- How to use color and composition to guide the viewer’s eyes.
- Tips on maintaining good clients.
Portfolio Review: Chris Oatley & Ashley Dotson Critique Francisco Matos’ Concept Art Portfolio
Chris Oatley and Ashley Dotson (Mojo Games) critique Francisco Matos’ Portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- How characters and environments are related through composition.
- Using color to communicate emotions in your painting.
- Studying your inspirations as a way to develop your personal style.
Portfolio Review: Lines & Colors with AJ Nazzaro
Chris Oatley and AJ Nazzaro critique Michael Ackerman’s Concept Art and Illustration portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- Why curating your influences is essential.
- Specialization vs. Versatility.
- How the fundamentals can work together to form an iconic style.
Portfolio Review: Animation Vs. Games with Jenn Ely
Chris Oatley critiques Caiyen Tse’s Visual Development portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- Animation VisDev Vs. Games Concept Art
- Shape Language
- Design Vs. Painting
Portfolio Review: Are You A Trendsetter Or A Chameleon?
Chris Oatley critiques Edith Escalera’s Visual Development portfolio.
Topics Covered:
- Are you a trendsetter or a chameleon?
- Visual Development Vs. Illustration
- Ways to impress Recruiters and potential Art Directors
- Applying art fundamentals to Visual Development