Choosing a Final Concept

As you begin to examine the art of other designers, photographers, and compositors, and as you experiment with different media types and technologies, such as merging 2D and 3D imagery, new ideas will come to light. Here are a few questions to ask yourself in the process:

Mission possible. Can you get the shots you need (assuming you won’t be using illustrations)? That may sound trivial, but think about what you will need to do to accomplish the goal. You will have to think about physical locations and timing, as well as equipment and transportation. If you think you have the equipment and availability to take the images you need for your project’s scenery and subjects, it’s a good idea to prioritize them so that you ...

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