one thing i want to ask?!?!?!?

[<<Si-Vtec>>]

Wth Is Freehand??????

[lemorris]

computer program for doing vector based art just like Illustrator or Corel Draw.

made by macromedia. Probably getting shut down because macromedia was purchased by Adobe and Illustrator has a much stronger following.

-lemorris

[<<Si-Vtec>>]

what?????????????????

[knightvision]

Do you mean the "freehand" I was talking about in porscheguy9999s thread?

That can't be hard

[proudfordowner]

come on...

well if im not correct, tell me

isn't it when you just draw without tracing or copying? just sit down and draw

lol

[DP_Design]

Freehand is basically drawing with pen and paper, just freehand sketching. And freehsnd rendering is rendering without the computer

[<<Si-Vtec>>]

oh thx!

[ModSquad]

Originally Posted by DP_Design

Freehand is basically drawing with pen and paper, just freehand sketching. And freehsnd rendering is rendering without the computer

Actually, if you're using a wacom then rendering on the computer can also be considered freehand. That is if you didn't make use of the path tool. "Freehand" simply means that whatever you drew/painted, it was done without the help of any restrictive or guiding element such as a ruler, masking film, french curves, etc.

[DP_Design]

Yes, your right

[1986]

What are french curves? when i think of french curves (beep .... beep) (cencored ) freehand is a way of drawing that is harder and less accurate than using a guidance. some people say it ads character to a drawing. personally i like my drawings to be more acurate. and maybe drawing a car freehand creats more character but i am sure glad they don't build cars freehand ...

[ModSquad]

French curves are the same as ship curves. They're basically clear pieces of acrylic cut from predetermined templates that allow you to make precise lines/curves on a drawing.

[knightvision]

Originally Posted by 1986

What are french curves? when i think of french curves (beep .... beep) (cencored )

oh lol!

Try it freehand. I got some frenche curves a few months ago and touched them twice I think. They are not comparable to the french curves you thought of. I was disappointed

Freehand is the only way to become a good sketcher or drawer. when you got the lines without these crutches then you are good.

[lemorris]

ah...I thought you meant the program...it's an honest mistake.

on another point we've had this "freehand" discussion a thousand times and I say learn the tools of the trade. They've been used for hundreds of years.

Drawing is drawing...if you can draw with out french curves you can call yourself whatever you want. Being only "freehand" doesn't mean you're better. When you learn to draw with french curves...they call you professional.

By using your tools you train your eye and arm. It's by using curves and ellipse sets that you learn to get a better "freehand" flow. If you are just starting out in drawing learn everything you can. I'm 20 years in this field. All that matters is what the final looks like. There is no greater pride to be had.

Don't be afraid. Try it...it will help you.

-Lemorris

p.s. Look in the how to draw car books by the pros...see what they say.

[ModSquad]

Originally Posted by lemorris

Being only "freehand" doesn't mean you're better. When you learn to draw with french curves...they call you professional.

By using your tools you train your eye and arm. It's by using curves and ellipse sets that you learn to get a better "freehand" flow.
-Lemorris

Generally speaking, this is very true. I have several of the gnomon dvd's and pretty much every single professional uses french curves/triangles/ellipse guides when it comes to traditional methods. Ever hear of Syd Mead? He will construct the underlays for his intricate paintings entirely with french curves! It takes practice, but the results are simply undeniable. If you want a professional look to your renderings, then do what the professionals do! They have tricks up the wazoo for getting certain specific looks. Ever wonder how the pros can do elipses so precisely freehand? Sometimes what they'll do is lay down the elipse guide in the proper position and not hold it still with their hand. Then they'll use it in the traditional manner, and the resulting effect is an almost perfect elipse that appears to have been done freehand! Like Lemorris said, it's only the final product that matters in the end.

[69charger426]

how do you use french curves?