by Elvin A. Hernandez is a highly-regarded instructional guide that positions the environment as a "silent character" in visual narratives. Book Overview
: Techniques for making environments reflect their inhabitants (e.g., a messy character should live in a messy home). Set the action! Creating Backgrounds for Compel...
: Comprehensive coverage of 1, 2, 3, and 4-point perspective. by Elvin A
This book is best suited for who already have a handle on character design but struggle to ground those characters in a believable world. It is a valuable "missing piece" for visual storytellers looking to master staging and composition. Set the action! Creating Backgrounds for Compel...
The book is structured into three "Acts" that take the reader from foundational concepts to advanced scene design: