Rob's hedgerow vignette

[quang]

A swell project, Rob.

But, I think that the composition would benefit of the figure looking FORWARD at an unseen enemy through a gap in the hedgerow.

This would give a sense of urgency and add a new dimension (the out-of-frame enemy) to the composition.

Furthermore, on the left picture, the figure seems to be sliding down the slope while in the new position, it would appear to be advancing up slope.

An added bonus: when you look at the vignette from the hedgerow side, you would see the face of the subject perfectly framed through the gap in the vegetation. Instead of a blank view.

Just my humble opinion. Hope this'll help.

Looking forward to see the next step.

Cheers,
Quang

 

[John Long]

I've encountered this problem on other projects. I like the alternative you've come up with Quang. I agree it adds drama and urgency. My only reservation with that version is that the face would be partially obscured from the viewing angle chosen. This is assuming that the front of the piece is the facing slope. If it's the side of the slope as shown in your example then it doesn't matter. I'm struggling with the same dilemma on my 1st SSF figure.

 

[RobH]

Hi Quang!

Missed your photoshop manipulations and thoughts!

I do agree, it certainly makes for a more dramatic vignette! I also agree with John, in that the face will not be facing the viewer, but things can be changed! The head is still not attached, so can experiment there, and I'll look at altering the basework to see if this can be accomodated (even change the angle of viewing).

I was hoping to get a 'Bill Horan' dynamic feel to this piece, albiet WW2, and your suggestion captures that well! There was, as I said, an issue with the head (it seemed a bit too casual). Your suggestion captures the urgency experienced in the hedgerow fighting.

Your humble opinion, Quang, is greatly appreciated!

thanks for your input :lol:

Rob

 

[Joe Hudson]

Hey Rob,

I agree, that I too like Quang's idea and I have missed his photo shop work!

One suggestion, if you please. You could still get the Horan feel if you have the guy making a gesture of quiet. That is have him giving a hand signal as if looking down the line. This way his face would be looking right at you. I hope I made some sense out of this writing, I have my 2 little ones pulling on me to play! :lol:

Joe

 

[RobH]

Oh no! Too many ideas!

Another great idea, Joe! My mind is a racing!

Thanks folks! This is exactly what I wanted; critical discussion and ideas (don't really get that at home!) and the best part about this forum!



Rob

 

[quang]

To me, the sliding down/regressing effect far outweighs the partly hidden face (in terms of the suggestive power of the comp).

I also finds Joe's idea a very good one. The quieting hand further re-inforces the feeling that 'someone's out there' (unless it's the truth, as every X-Files fan would point out :lol: ).

In any case, I'm looking forward to the next step.



Q.

 

[yeo_64]

Rob,Joe's idea seems spot-on ala a Bill Horan feel to your vignette ! Now the big question: is the figure still going to face the same direction,as in your original composition,with a palm-up hand signal to indicate "silence !",or is it going to face the audience,ala Joe's idea,with his index finger to his lips,in a "shh...quiet !" pose ? The next step is going to get real interesting ! Cheers.
Kenneth :lol:

 

[quang]

Rob,

Some minor mods which I think should add to the sculpt.

1– The head is 'retracted' further down the torso, giving a ducking impression and adding to the feeling of indecisive fear (?).

2– The arm needs repositioning. As the arm raises, the shoulder joint (B) raises with it as you can see by the position of the clavicle /collar bone (A-B). It's a frequent anatomical mistake. Blame it on the 'action-figure syndrome'.

Otherwise,

Q.