- Jan 4, 2006
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Hello Atot,
Im going into my second year of college and have started a 2d Design class. Basically for this class the instructor made it quite clear we need to draw "perfect" circles, not just any circles "perfect circles." for example
When you use the compass I want you to twist with the pen side in the air, then come down for a landing complete your circle, then take the tip off again, so that where the 2 unfinished lines meet for completeion, there is no extra little "dot" of ink where you lift your pen. If there is you WILL be docked points.
Did I mention we also have to fill in the shapes with ink, and that if we even go out of the line a little bit we better redo the entire project or its a "0." Sounds like fun.
On the plus side he sounds like he knows his stuff so atleast I will be learning (however before this year of college I worked full time as a graphic designer for a large company so I relaly knw this stuff pretty well.) Did I mention he is one of thoe design isnt art people as well? Fun stuff.
Anyways back on topic, I SUCK at using a protractor. SUCK. My hands shake. Period. I don't know if its mild carpal tunnel of what but it can be bad. Sometimes so bad when I do photography (link at the bototm for pics) I will wear wrist weights to counter balance the shaking, same thing with excessive typing. Its worse when I use the compass, I get a charlie horse in my hand mid spin. It sucks.
I was thinking about talking to him about this, but something tells me he won't be as understanding as I hope him to be. I will try talking to him anymore. Its not that I cant do the circles, its just that they won't come out as "perfect" as he would like.
So, I am looking for some good circle drawing tools, something that perhaps be a bit easier.
I am looking at these right now:
Bar Compass
If anyone knows of something better PLEASE let me know, price isn't too much of an issue, I'm willing to spend up to $100 maybe a bit more. I am dedicated to doing good work, I was am/ a 3.8 gpa student, and want to continue that. I sure hope he understands I am not looking for an easy way out.
Thanks In Advance for your help.
Cliffs:
-Need to draw "perfect circles"
-Hands Shake
-Looking For Good Circle Drawing Tools
Im going into my second year of college and have started a 2d Design class. Basically for this class the instructor made it quite clear we need to draw "perfect" circles, not just any circles "perfect circles." for example
When you use the compass I want you to twist with the pen side in the air, then come down for a landing complete your circle, then take the tip off again, so that where the 2 unfinished lines meet for completeion, there is no extra little "dot" of ink where you lift your pen. If there is you WILL be docked points.
Did I mention we also have to fill in the shapes with ink, and that if we even go out of the line a little bit we better redo the entire project or its a "0." Sounds like fun.
On the plus side he sounds like he knows his stuff so atleast I will be learning (however before this year of college I worked full time as a graphic designer for a large company so I relaly knw this stuff pretty well.) Did I mention he is one of thoe design isnt art people as well? Fun stuff.
Anyways back on topic, I SUCK at using a protractor. SUCK. My hands shake. Period. I don't know if its mild carpal tunnel of what but it can be bad. Sometimes so bad when I do photography (link at the bototm for pics) I will wear wrist weights to counter balance the shaking, same thing with excessive typing. Its worse when I use the compass, I get a charlie horse in my hand mid spin. It sucks.
I was thinking about talking to him about this, but something tells me he won't be as understanding as I hope him to be. I will try talking to him anymore. Its not that I cant do the circles, its just that they won't come out as "perfect" as he would like.
So, I am looking for some good circle drawing tools, something that perhaps be a bit easier.
I am looking at these right now:
Bar Compass
If anyone knows of something better PLEASE let me know, price isn't too much of an issue, I'm willing to spend up to $100 maybe a bit more. I am dedicated to doing good work, I was am/ a 3.8 gpa student, and want to continue that. I sure hope he understands I am not looking for an easy way out.
Thanks In Advance for your help.
Cliffs:
-Need to draw "perfect circles"
-Hands Shake
-Looking For Good Circle Drawing Tools
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