February 2015 - Jannis Mayr

#21

Hi Jannis,

I’ve enjoyed reading some of your critiques here, so wanted to return the favor

Your painting’s really nice. I especially like the overall composition and interesting silhouettes, and you’ve done a good job with the rock and metallic structures and their textures. But I do agree with what Derek Jackson said on 2-18-2015 about the perspective; to me it looks a little exaggerated. I’m on the fence about it though, since it gives the painting a nice wide-angle lens look. Just doesn’t seem consistent with the metal structure on the right, which might be why it feels slightly off.

Definitely a strong piece though and I like it. :slight_smile:

#22

Thank you Poul, Tibor and Thad, any critique is of course very welcome!

@Thad: you´re totally right with the perspective. In the end it was too late to change things cause…you know… :argh: the time was running out so i just forced myself to imagine the main building was leaning back haha! This way i was able to go on with my strange wide angle view. without feeling too bad.

#23

Here is a rework of the scene. I had some time to do it and like it better than the old one…

#24

Hi Jannis, I didn’t get a chance to really see Februarys competition, but it was nice to get to see the progression now.

I really like this shot, and I much prefer it now with the lower field of view, I think with the characters in the shot it feels more like a concept than a clean plate dmp though.

You could even make this a projection and have a simple camera push or pull with some smoke effects to really bring it to life. Definately one for the folio/reel. :keenly:

#25

Thanks for the feedback Andrew!
You´re of course right, it´s a concept now.
Maybe i´ll give the cam projection a try someday.
I´m really glad you like it since this is the first feedback for my rework. :beer: