8 MODULES • ONLINE • ON DEMAND • SKILL-FOCUSED
Key Frame Cinematic Illustration
with Alex Mandradjiev
ON DEMAND, ONLINE SKILL-FOCUSED TRAINING FOR ARTISTS
In this course you’ll learn the art of key frame cinematic illustration for films from Alex Mandradjiev.
This course will consist of eight modules of on-demand lessons and demonstrations.
You'll get instant access to all training and have the luxury of moving through the course at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can also download lectures and watch from anywhere without being tethered to the Internet.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
In this course, the goal is to create good-looking and interesting cinematic illustrations. We will be focusing on composition, mood, lighting, and color. Assignments and topics covered will gear towards creating illustrated key frames that help tell a story moment for cinema. We will constantly be observing and studying film composition. The point is to surrender to what drives your imagination and inspires strong emotion. We want to express our ideas in an honest and intelligent way.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Course Format: On Demand
Lecture Type: Recorded video lectures
Assignment: Per module
By the end of the course, you'll:
Work with composition, mood, storytelling, and lighting & color elements.
Know how to analyze films and gather references.
Understand how to break down a cinematic shot.
Know how to work with sequential frames.
CURRICULUM
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WEEK 1
Film Studies
- Using basic breakdowns
- How to analyze what we see
WEEK 2
Using Value & Color
- Black & white value structure
- Minimal use of color
WEEK 3
Color & Shape
- Working with color
- Shape abstraction
WEEK 4
Using Sound In Your Illustration
- Sound through color
- Sound through light
WEEK 5
Mood
and Narrative
- Basic instincts for mood
- Reverse engineering narrative
WEEK 6
Staying With
Your Narrative
- Exploring depths of mood
- Staying honest with narrative
WEEK 7
Finding the Hero Moment
- Sequential frames
- How to find the Hero Moment
WEEK 8
Capstone Project
- Break rules and break walls
- Be honest with your art
About your Instructor
Alex Mandradjiev
Alexander Mandradjiev has been working over thirteen years for the motion picture industry as a cinematic illustrator. Alexander has worked with directors and production designers on titles like: Black Swan, Lincoln, The Dark Tower, Edge of Tomorrow, Rise of The Planet of the Apes, Empire V, Electric Dreams (TV Series), X-Men: First Class, Snowpiercer (TV Series), Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and many more. Alexander is a IATSE Local 800 ADG member working in Los Angeles.
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