Use Your Illusion: Chapter 3 – Part 1

So between last night and lunch today I’ve only read through the first six of the twelve principles. I’m still going back through analyzing the drawings, highlighting, making notes on Stickies (from Staples) and putting them right in the book and generally trying to soak up as much as I possibly can.

I really enjoyed reading this portion of the book. You can almost hear Frank and Ollie’s excitement as they go through the things that they were figuring out through the years. Parts of it are almost frantic. They may not have felt that way, but there is a DEFINITE tone to this area of the book. My favorite so far is the explanation of Staging. I had to write the five categories on a post-it and put them right there at the beginning of that section. There is so much there that I don’t know how you can read it without all the note-taking paraphernalia.

The example drawings here are great as well. Many come with little blurbs next to them with the essence of the particular principle being pointed out. I found that helpful and the examples absolutely masterful. Just perfect, clear examples of what they are trying to stress. Some of my favorites were the example of Art Babbit’s Country Mouse, Fred Moore’s two quick rough poses of Micky and Bill Tytla’s wonderful example of drag and overlap on Doc. There is also some great info on audience interpretation in the explanation of Anticipation.

All in all WONDERFUL, but it’s a lot to have thrown at you all at once. I’m hoping they spend more time unpacking all of the principles throughout the book. I’ve decided to post a couple pics of chapter three this time to keep things fresh.

Man I hope somebody’s reading this!

Use Your Illusion!

***Update***
I’m adding a page on the top with links straight to the Use Your Illusion posts.