I'd be interested to see a video about finding the eye line in reference photos and how changing the eyeline can change the composition of a sketch. Great video, thank you for making it!
‘How to Find Eye Level - Practical Perspective’ is the video you want Danielle. It’s one of my earlier ones but I show how to find eye level in a lot of different reference photos. 😀
Another great video, Stephen. Although I agree that the sound quality isn’t the best, it is clear enough to be legible, so it’s a shame that a few reviewers felt the need to criticise the audio in such a rude manner. That was wholly unnecessary. I’m sure you’ll overcome the issue with the microphone/gain input. In the meantime, please keep the content coming. The high quality of your video cancels out any shortcomings with the audio. 🙏🏻
Look, it did get pretty crook Duncan. The last two videos are with a new mic and it’s much improved. Sometimes a prod is a good thing. But thanks for your supportive words. Much appreciated. 😀
Stephen, I just love watching you draw. Can you tell me if you draw on a flat surface? I find it so difficult when making marks on a flat surface. I get my angles incorrect and I am going to start sketching with a slightly elevated sketchbook to see if this helps. I have a problem with perfectionism and it keeps me from being loose and light. Gosh I just love your work!
Thanks Karen. No, it’s a flat surface. I’ve only used a sloping surface if I’m balancing on my knees. I have some videos on dealing with perfectionism if you’re interested. 😀
Loose your shoulders muscles when you want to draw accurate lines or circles. The arm and the hand muscles, also mustn't be too tight but just enough to hold the pencil stable. The trick is to loose your upper muscles, in the shoulder area. Then, Practice...the more practice, the better!! Try a circle with loose shoulder! First time I tried it, the circle was almost as perfect, as IF I had used a compass!!
Wonderful video as always. But the distorted microphone activated the this-must-be-humor side of my brain and I instinctively laughed the second you spoke.
Usually, that would work. But these stairs are so worn their horizontal surfaces are no longer horizontal. They slope down towards us a little with wear, quite apart from the more obvious wear in the centre of each step. I think the lines between the stone courses is more accurate in this instance. 😀
Would it be helpful then to use 'the horizon' instead of eye level. Like gotta figure out where everything rests and holds horizontally. Which is the only way to start I guess. Love this tutorial! I have not yet graduated to using pens 😅
I may have increased the volume in the iMovie app twice while editing. Would that have done it? But it actually sounds fine as saved on my iPhone in the final version uploaded to UA-cam. I really know nothing about such things, as is clear now. 🫣
@@stephentraversart I haven't used iMovie myself, but there should be a sound level meter. It's always better to make sure it has some room before hitting the red level (which it never should hit). A more easier approach - for the viewers lower gain is easier to fix than when the gain is too high
Well that was a good guess. I though it looked like Robin Hoods Bay. I plan to visit Robin Hoods Bay later this year so I will have to keep an eye out for this location.
I'm having such a hard time doing John Knoxs house. I thought that this one girls drawing was so cool that I went online and typed his name in a search and downloaded several photos. As I am looking at it this morning I absolutely cannot figure out where to begin. How do I simplify something that I'm bewildered about to begin with? I really like doing these kinds of buildings and I see beauty in them but only just the other day was shown 2 point perspective and how to do it.
There’s definitely a problem with the audio. It could be the microphone, but it could also be cheap cables or any other device in the signal chain. It could also just be poor mic technique, where you are too close to the mic and speaking too loud for its tolerances. Either way, yeah something needs to be done.
I really wanted to watch this but the audio was too hard to listen to for me. As said, it could be many factors, and another is the mixing levels are too high. Could you test the levels before recording and make sure none reach and peak or are in the red. Always a sign you're audio is hot. Keep up the great videos.
@@TRunner4 Mixing? Audio Levels? I plug a jack into my phone from a clip lapel mic and do all the editing on the free iMovie app. But I am capable of buying a new mic, which I have done, and that seems to have helped a lot. Sorry about the audio misery for everyone.
Hi Stephen, I've watched a few of your videos now... but I'm sorry to say this, but your audio is really quite bad. This video is especially bad, but generally it seems to be a common issue. I just read some of the other comments and your replies, though. So I'm glad to see you've bought a new mic! Good luck, and let's hope it works out for you :)
I really appreciate your tutelage and sharing of your technique. I have learned a lot from your videos. It is always nice to observe a master.
Thank you. I’m honoured by your kind words. 😀
I'd be interested to see a video about finding the eye line in reference photos and how changing the eyeline can change the composition of a sketch. Great video, thank you for making it!
‘How to Find Eye Level - Practical Perspective’ is the video you want Danielle. It’s one of my earlier ones but I show how to find eye level in a lot of different reference photos. 😀
Thanks a bunch Stephen. By some sorcery you coincidentally post videos on the issues I've been lately struggling with. Great learnings 👍🏻
I suspect we always struggle with fundamentally the same issues as each other. So glad to have been a help though. 😀
Thats the oddest angled doorway! Love this one!
Sure is. Such a scenic town. 😀
Another great video, Stephen.
Although I agree that the sound quality isn’t the best, it is clear enough to be legible, so it’s a shame that a few reviewers felt the need to criticise the audio in such a rude manner. That was wholly unnecessary.
I’m sure you’ll overcome the issue with the microphone/gain input.
In the meantime, please keep the content coming. The high quality of your video cancels out any shortcomings with the audio. 🙏🏻
Look, it did get pretty crook Duncan. The last two videos are with a new mic and it’s much improved. Sometimes a prod is a good thing. But thanks for your supportive words. Much appreciated. 😀
Stephen, I just love watching you draw. Can you tell me if you draw on a flat surface? I find it so difficult when making marks on a flat surface. I get my angles incorrect and I am going to start sketching with a slightly elevated sketchbook to see if this helps. I have a problem with perfectionism and it keeps me from being loose and light. Gosh I just love your work!
Thanks Karen. No, it’s a flat surface. I’ve only used a sloping surface if I’m balancing on my knees. I have some videos on dealing with perfectionism if you’re interested. 😀
Wonderful tutorial.
So great to hear Lucha. Thanks 😀
I like the two-dot approach. I have trouble drawing long vertical lines. I’ll be practicing that today.
It’s really helped me. All the best with it Joe. 😀
Loose your shoulders muscles when you want to draw accurate lines or circles. The arm and the hand muscles, also mustn't be too tight but just enough to hold the pencil stable. The trick is to loose your upper muscles, in the shoulder area. Then, Practice...the more practice, the better!! Try a circle with loose shoulder! First time I tried it, the circle was almost as perfect, as IF I had used a compass!!
Wonderful video as always. But the distorted microphone activated the this-must-be-humor side of my brain and I instinctively laughed the second you spoke.
Thanks Kevin, but I’m sorry to tell you the laughter has ended.I bought a new mic. 😆
always love your tutorials. Learn loads thank you. (sound quality not very good on this one, Mr.Travers)
Thanks Kay. I’ve just bought a new microphone so I hope that helps. 😀
How might I find your community page, please?
If you go to my home page and scroll the menu ribbon along the top you’ll see COMMUNITY. 😀
It seems to me that eye level is a couple steps above the one you pointed out. The step where you can no longer see the top is at eye level. No?
Usually, that would work. But these stairs are so worn their horizontal surfaces are no longer horizontal. They slope down towards us a little with wear, quite apart from the more obvious wear in the centre of each step. I think the lines between the stone courses is more accurate in this instance. 😀
Would it be helpful then to use 'the horizon' instead of eye level. Like gotta figure out where everything rests and holds horizontally. Which is the only way to start I guess. Love this tutorial! I have not yet graduated to using pens 😅
You don’t need a new mic, just use lower gain. Thanks for the tutorial!
I may have increased the volume in the iMovie app twice while editing. Would that have done it? But it actually sounds fine as saved on my iPhone in the final version uploaded to UA-cam. I really know nothing about such things, as is clear now. 🫣
@@stephentraversart I haven't used iMovie myself, but there should be a sound level meter. It's always better to make sure it has some room before hitting the red level (which it never should hit).
A more easier approach - for the viewers lower gain is easier to fix than when the gain is too high
Well that was a good guess. I though it looked like Robin Hoods Bay. I plan to visit Robin Hoods Bay later this year so I will have to keep an eye out for this location.
It’s such a great spot in so many ways. Highly recommended. 😀
I'm having such a hard time doing John Knoxs house. I thought that this one girls drawing was so cool that I went online and typed his name in a search and downloaded several photos. As I am looking at it this morning I absolutely cannot figure out where to begin. How do I simplify something that I'm bewildered about to begin with?
I really like doing these kinds of buildings and I see beauty in them but only just the other day was shown 2 point perspective and how to do it.
By god man I love your channel but invest in a mic that is proper earrape innit
Lovely content otherwise, as always
I have bought a new microphone today. Let’s see if it makes a difference. 😀
There’s definitely a problem with the audio. It could be the microphone, but it could also be cheap cables or any other device in the signal chain. It could also just be poor mic technique, where you are too close to the mic and speaking too loud for its tolerances. Either way, yeah something needs to be done.
I really wanted to watch this but the audio was too hard to listen to for me. As said, it could be many factors, and another is the mixing levels are too high. Could you test the levels before recording and make sure none reach and peak or are in the red. Always a sign you're audio is hot. Keep up the great videos.
@@stephentraversart man its muuuuch better, super duper
@@TRunner4 Mixing? Audio Levels? I plug a jack into my phone from a clip lapel mic and do all the editing on the free iMovie app. But I am capable of buying a new mic, which I have done, and that seems to have helped a lot. Sorry about the audio misery for everyone.
Hi Stephen, I've watched a few of your videos now... but I'm sorry to say this, but your audio is really quite bad. This video is especially bad, but generally it seems to be a common issue. I just read some of the other comments and your replies, though. So I'm glad to see you've bought a new mic! Good luck, and let's hope it works out for you :)
If you watch my latest video on quick gestural drawing you’ll hear the new microphone. I think it sounds ok. Hopefully problem solved. 😀
@@stephentraversart Thanks, I'll go have a look now and leave another comment there to let you know what I think!
Professor
Thanks Franck. 😀
Terrible audio
Sorry. I know. 😩Just bought a new microphone 😁