Fundamentals: 2 Point Perspective

Goals and Outcomes:
- learn to understand the 2 pt perspective space
- learn the anatomy of perspective
- learn how to make careful and precise measurements in perspective
- learn how to manipulate basic primitives into forms
- see how to affect the viewers POV
- follow along with an applied project
- measure exact angled slopes
- plot shadows
- and more …
You will learn all the essential concepts and processes of 2 point perspective including drawing squared grids, perfect cubes, ellipses, circles, arches, slopes, lighting basics, dealing with a variety of applied situations, and applying 2 point perspective to a composition in a series of 50+ video lessons and assignments!
Watch each video first, calmly listen, then try out the processes as you see instructed in the video. After many theory lessons, there is now a practical follow along project! Use the theory to build a restaurant using the ideas from the lessons in a real world situation to master 2 Point Perspective!
Watch each video once through first, calmly listen, then watch and try out the processes. After most every theoretical lesson, there is now a practical follow along project! Use the theory to build a house using the ideas from the lessons in a real world situation and master 1 Point Perspective!
Anatomy of 2 Pt Perspective
The Anatomy of 2 Point Perspective & how it compares with 1 Point Perspective
14:34
How to setup the perspective space using traditional tools.
16:57
Preparing the 2pt Perspective space for the lesson.
11:58
Square Grids & Cubes
Setting up the perspective space & creating a squared grid.
15:16
Additional aspects of setting up the 2 Point Perspective space & squared grids & squares.
17:57
Master the basic skill of creating perfectly square grids!
11:02
Setting up the measured grid as a guide.
22:36
How to render perfect even sided cubes in 2 Point Perspective.
09:14
How to plot space, draw a square and draw a cube with traditional tools.
10:02
Blocking in the main section of the building
16:09
Using cubes to create other primitives & how spaces can be subdivided into even & odd proportions.
10:45
Adding in the vertical cylinder and cone as a tower
23:03
Slopes & Angles
Introduction to creating slopes and precise angles in 2 Point Perspective.
07:24
Adding basic slopes in various ways to different sides of the building.
16:30
How to mirror slopes & angles.
09:29
How to create evenly spaced steps
22:30
Adding in the entrance stairway steps.
09:49
Using additional vanishing points to place objects proportionally at different angles.
29:54
How to rotate primitives vertically in 2 Point Perspective
13:55
Adding in a sunroof at a precise angle.
08:45
Circles & Ellipses
How to work with vertical ellipses in 2 Point Perspective
19:18
Make a cylinder with vertical circles.
22:38
How to work with horizontal ellipses in 2 Point Perspective.
14:56
How to embed vertical circles in 2 Point Perspective.
11:44
How to create rounded primitives (cones & cylinders)!
14:43
How to angle circular shapes and forms in 2 Point Perspective
14:24
Create a compound 3D object with ellipses at different sizes.
51:30
Adding inner depth to the barrel.
12:22
Space, Distance, & Location
Create a wall with windows and doors at varying distances and elevations from a plan!
28:25
How to add arbitrarily spaced details (windows) to the walls.
18:47
How to locate specific locations and distances relative to the viewer in 2 Point Perspective space!
8:02
Fenceposts
13:47
Creating repeating objects at evenly spaced distances.
14:15
Lighting
Lighting
12:09
Applied 2 Pt: Architectural Projection
Use a set of interlocking boxes to practice Architectural Projection.
22:51
How to take a rough layout sketch, edit it, and set it up!
21:34
Adding in the first section of the building, the roof.
10:50
Adding in the porch overhang in the front.
08:00
Add in the main building and its surface details!
33:54
Applied 2pt: Construct a Building
Prepare the perspective layout and maximize the size of your drawing.
16:24
Place the ground line, measurement proportions and the basic foundation of the building.
30:55
Lay in some depth, roof and steps slopes.
23:57
Adding steps & entrance details.
25:02
Add roof supports and thickness to the roof.
15:12
Add more exterior vertical supports to the base and roof supports.
37:40
Place the dining table & add thickness to the walls.
21:23
Adding variation and repeated blocks to the surrounding walkway.
27:13
Adding in evenly spaced roof supports.
39:10
Final details potpourri.
35:14
Applied 2pt: Composition & Perspective
Set up the thumbnail & perspective space.
10:00
Lay in the floor & guard rails.
13:59
Place a foreground sign and post.
09:05
Add in additional architectural elements.
15:00
Place the midground and background elements.
15:00
Add in the ship and an additional set of vanishing points.
15:00
Conclusion
Conclusion! Welcome to the end!
02:04