The moment before WIP

[sigross]

@Braden-Hallett I think 3 as a first person perspective it makes it that extra bit daunting. The mention of sharks in the water made me think it could be turned into a cliff dive - that would make the background more dynamic with moving water and rocks sticking out on the way down.

[MichaelaH]

I go for 2 also, we get to see his "before" face

[Kevin Longueil]

@Braden-Hallett I vote for two also - seems like it has much more potential for story

[A Former User]

I vote for number 2 as well, that composition is amazing and i like that we'd see the reaction on his face!

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

I prefer 2 but with a more closer shot of the character

[Erin.Cortese]

@nyrrylcadiz I really like the anxiety that #1 and #3 invoke. I feel like it puts the viewer right in the moment. I think #2 is the safe and reliable composition, but lacks a little in impact.

*After zooming in, I actually changed my mind a bit. When blown up, the perspective in number #2 gives a similar feeling of anxiety. So I think #2 and #3. But I still love the idea of the viewer being in the moment.

[braden H]

@Chip-Valecek Sharks in a pool is exactly what I was thinking of doing when the challenge was related to fear I brainstormed a bunch of ideas for 'the moment before' but kept coming back to the pool.

I may still do a version with sharks because I love the idea

[braden H]

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I wasn't thinking that #2 would be what people were drawn to

I think I'll nix the 'impatient' keyword and have the audience below watching apprehensively and biting their nails. So apprehensive and vertigo will be my keywords.

[IanS]

I'm late to the party but I love the composition of 2. Like you've said you can do some great character reactions with the foreground characters. I'm looking forward to seeing this develop!

[braden H]

Okkedokee! Thanks again for all the feedback thus far

Here are colour comps! I liked the girders, but like the emptiness of the blue sky more.

Rough sketch!

And lineart!

Next comes cutting shapes, local colour and then paint!

[Susan Marks]

@Braden-Hallett is amazed with your speedy progress!
I love the look on the jumper’s face.

Are the people below in the water? If yes, why are they wearing clothes vs swimsuits?

[braden H]

@Susan-Marks Thanks!

The people below are in the water. The boy's not wearing a shirt, and the girl's got a swimsuit onesie (or whatever it's called) and a swimming cap.

My swimming teacher always used to wear a shirt in the pool (because of the sun, I suppose) so it seemed right at the time. I'll probably put 'coach' across the back of the shirt or something to really reinforce his role

[uzma]

Wow, that was fast. I was going to vote for 2, and I'm glad you went with it. Love the way it's turning out so far Can really feel the suspense!

[braden H]

@uzma Thanks! Gotta strike while the iron's hot and you've got access to the forge, right?

[braden H]

And done with this for the day. I'll see how far I can get tomorrow.

[Coley]

I liked number two best as well! you certainly captured that intimidating feel of this situation, great storytelling of that moment before

[ArtofAleksey]

@Braden-Hallett ooo I like the water reflection nice touch.

[JerrySketchyArt]

You are flying through this one! Looks great so far. Can't wait to see the final.

[burvantill]

@Braden-Hallett make it a Hawaiian shirt with floral print. Lol!

[davidhohn]

Scrolling through this thread was so fun! Great keywords, solid feedback from everyone in the forums!