Originally posted by
sinister62I've been trying to learn how to trace, but it just isn't looking as good as you guys. I've been freehanding for about a year now but it's more like switching between 3 sticks more than tracing. can anyone help a brotha out? (IMG:
style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)
---
Reponses from the old thread. Feel free to add on~Originally posted by
sto0pybo1QUOTE
what do you mean when you said 'switching to 3 sticks'
but yea... what have you been doing with the glowsticks for a year? you prolly have some sick tosses or some nice liquiding.
anyways... when i trace, i like to hold onto the stubb at the end of the stick. try to hold them as loosely as possible, but tight enough that they wont fall from your hands. just move the sticks along your body. there isnt a wrong way to trace.
i suggest posting up a small video of you tracing and we'll see what you need to work on.
Originally posted by
style2burnQUOTE
check the stickies at the top of the freehand forum..i wrote a tracing guide to help newbies out
Originally posted by
iNtRūGQUOTE
umm.. i have some ideas.. keep close.. try to learn how to stomache trace and basic body tracing.. just know that u should make ur own moves and not copy others.. just keep it close.. and trace ur body.. ur head looks the coolest.. umm but try to put ur body into different positions for tracing.. not just standing there ..
Originally posted by
The BIGshowQUOTE
While there may be tons of tutorials for you to "learn" tracing from, I strongly believe tracing styles show more of yourself then your juggling/tossing styles. Pick up the basic F8 and maybe just start off circling different body parts, sometiems with both hands other times with one... that should spur some creative movements for you.
REmember, while we may have a good video database and many stickers around here will be first to just say watch instead of invent; you will be a better sticker in the long run if you stick to originality and dont get glued to your screen
Jeff
Originally posted by
cynicdaveQUOTE
while you shouldn't copy individual moves, you should try to see HOW people trace rather than WHAT they are doing.
try to find out patterns and techniques to how people trace.
go slowly at first. hold the glowsticks loosely but firmly and make sure you touch your body completely. make sure the ends, "drag" in a soft way.
there's some good articles in the articles section as well.
Any advice on tracing?, Originally posted by sinister62
Jul 13 2006, 09:08 PM
