The Techniques of Feng Zhu 3

This DVD breaks down the individual components necessary to stage a successful environment design. First covered are the basics of perspective, followed by demos explaining the use of scale and composition. Next, the fundamentals of lighting and values are illustrated. Finally, watch Feng sketch out various environments, incorporating all the topics covered above.

• Perspective Review
• Camera Angles
• Thumbnails
• Shot Planning
• Use of Scale
• Use of Value
• Composition

1. Introduction
2. Perspective Review
3. Camera Placement
4. Foreshortening Trick
5. Using Scale
6. Basics of Composition
7. Using Value
8. Review Using Examples
9. Additional Demos
10. Credits

• Product Code: FZH03
• ISBN: 1-930878-78-8
• UPC: 805366007935
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Formats: DVD-VIDEO

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Feng Zhu

Feng studied industrial design at the Art Center College of Design. He has since then worked on a diverse array of projects, including video games, TV commericals, film design and amusement park rides. Clients include Lucasfilm, Disney, Blur Studio, Electronic Arts, GT Interactive, Origin Systems, Microsoft, Film Roman, Universal, Warner Brothers and Sierra. For Lucasfilm, Zhu focused on new environments, and hard-surface designs including vehicles, droids and props for Star Wars: Episode III.