ConceptArt.Org Foundations: Jason Manley Composition Download- recovered and complete

[Jason Manley]

I have completed the first of a foundation series on the subject of Pictorial Composition. It is just about to come out of the oven. The info within is extremely comprehensive.

Topics covered in this three hour lecture and analysis download

Composition Theory
Principles of Image Design
Rythm, Emphasis, Variety, Economy, Movement/Continuity, Repetition, Balance, and Unity.
Linear Design and Viewer Control
Tonal Pattern and Value Composition
The Theory of Space and Creation of Depth
Visual Narrative and Communication
Lighting Control
Mood Theory
Dramatic Devices
Breaking the Rules
A Crash Course in Composition History
Assignment Given


During the lecture, many major works of art, of the best in history, are anylized and deconstructed to illustrate all points. Historical composition is one of the key tools concept and 3d artists, illustrators, and fine artists, have at their disposal to improve their works from imagination and from life. I do not think this info is all together in one place, anywhere else.

I have personally visited most of the major museums around the world in my studies of this precise topic. I have learned composition with some of my art heros and most respected colleagues incuding Jim Garrison, Mark English, Malcolm "Skip" Liepke, Gary Kelley, Jack Unruh, Marshall Vandruff, Justin Sweet and many others.
I studied in the museums. I studied in my history books. I then spent years in the industry working with all those you know from MB. The knowledge I pooled is now summed up, organized, and in one lecture video that will be out this week.

More info to come...for now, here are a selection of the many images I cover from throughout art history in order to teach this topic.



Jason

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Direct link to buy download!

http://store.payloadz.com/details/771263-Video-Educational-Jason-Manley-Composition.html

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[Ian Barker]

:O!!!!!!!

Wow, this is something I've been hoping that would get covered, so a four hour lecture from Manley Man himself sounds too good to be true. Can't wait. Only one question: Price? Need to know how much I need to save up.

Now we just need a color theory download...

[Sidharth Chaturvedi]

DAH, you guys are starting to cut into my food budget :P. Seriously. Can't wait anyway.

[BAMartin]

Hot damn!

[OldJake666]

Will be expensive, but worth it...

[Moai]

Effing sweet. Looking forward to this one. Thanks, Jason!

[donm]

sweeeeeeet! just the thing I need.

[Jason Manley]

4 hours? That's gonna be one hell of a lesson, like a college-level session. Looking forward to it, Jason. :)

I've not seen all this info in any one college course anywhere. It really is comprehensive. There are some areas left open to explore and grow but the roots are all in place within.

[Ian Barker]

Obviously I don't know exactly what's in the download, but I'm pretty sure there's going to be waay more content than a couple college sessions has to offer. Pretty sure it's also going to be much cheaper. I go to a $25,000/year school, which comes to around $60 for a 1 hour class session (that's what somebody told me anyways :/)

[Noah Bradley]

ZOMG!

[Eerin]

I have been waiting for this stuff for AGES! :D

[Jason Manley]

If you can find an entire semester or even year of composition class in college with this much aggregated info I will sign up for that one myself. :) Drove me nuts back in the day that I had to go all over the country to find answers. In two years at Ringling I picked up about fifteen minutes of what is in that video..if that. I got really lucky with my earliest teacher, Jim Garrison. Two of the other teachers, ladies by the name of Darlene Swaim and Penny Watson were also really key to my early foundation studies and my understanding of deconstruction and analysis. After that I had my time with the other painters and illustrators and had most of it together by the time I hit Black Isle. Puddnhead and Sweet and Kovacs and Marshall focused on it for quite a while too. I learned a lot watching those guys. I got to understand the quick read better from that crew. Marshall's composition class is taught differently but his and that of my former mentor Mr. G were by far the best at communicating the foundations of all my teachers to date. Still it took gathering this up from all over to cover it all.

Thanks everyone...It is very simply handled, but the info is really deep. I think you will see art and your own work in a completely different light after this one. If any of the above listed topics are not familiar to you there are holes in your foundations. Best part about composition though is Im still learning even after all my studies over the years. More to learn...more to learn.



Jason

[Theking78]

Consider it SOLD! :)

[AphexTweak]

This is going to the top of the list of must have downloads.
Went to school, worked my ass off, graduated, got a job and learned I didn't know a damn thing. Looking forward to filling in some large foundational knowledge gaps.
Thanks.

[Earendil]

Awesommmmme!

If "sweetastic" isn't a word, it is now. :)

[-Zer0-]

I'm looking forward to this.

[kikindaface]

Oh dude, 4 hours of lecture is crazy ! You forgot to say that it's about 10 years of composition studies and research :p Thanks

[Ian Miles]

HOMG. SOLD ALREADY. :o

[Jason Manley]

Thank you. Yes I studied composition for ten years. That and color theory were the focus of the majority of my work and study. I have tried to sum it all up best that I could. I could go on and on about this but I also want to be sure that I only give the information required to spring out into the subject with a very solid base. The language or art is something we must all make our own. Which is why I have covered it the way that I have. There is depth there, for sure, and broad strokes as well. I really see it as opening all the right windows, letting in enough light, and enabling artists to look out into the subject and find their own answers too. First and foremost, I have gathered the language of composition, shown how many of the greatest artists who have ever lived have used those theories, and from there that magnifying glass is handed to you.

[Aphotic Phoenix]

I am really, really glad I get three paychecks this month!

[Molly]

..looking forward to this immensely!... :)
mx

[Jason Manley]

aww...you all are awesome. Thanks. I posted some of the images used to teach the topic. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. There are quite a few others as well but this should give a good taste. I cover a couple japanese prints in the beginning of the video that applies to those doing more linear flat work as well.




Jason

[UnidColor]

Wow looking forward to this!:)

[Ninjerk]

I've never seen some of those images. I love the one of who I assume is Icarus (since the wings have straps on them).

[Pixeltuner]

4 hours? That's insane haha. But it's good (or invaluable even) to have such a comprehensive and complete lecture in one video instead of spread all over the web in bits and pieces. I recognize a lot of those pieces and it will most probably a joy hearing you taking them apart. :) First minute buy for sure.

Now for the colour theory one..... ;)

[Jonas Heirwegh]

For me this will probably one of the most important dvd's from you guy's so thanks Jason for sharing your knowledge and information about these subjects!

I think your getting to the next level with these recent dvds, great job.

[KarylGilbertson]

Shit! Like I need to spend more money on these (but we all know I will) :P

At least I can write it off... this sounds like the mother lode.

[Cerasela]

yes composition! can´t wait for this mr. manley ;)

[Jon Sun]

I've never seen some of those images. I love the one of who I assume is Icarus (since the wings have straps on them).

Yeah, same. Wow, that Icarus painting is extremely powerful. I just looked it up and it's by Herbert Draper, The Lament for Icarus, 1898.

If we're gonna be learning from paintings like that, then count me in... I'm just gonna need some money..

[Hive_minD]

Two sorts of info I need, and want! WHEN and HOW MUCH ? :D

[lyon]

Looks wonderful Jason, I am looking forward to it.

I didn't realize it, but should have guessed that you had Swaim and Watson as well as Garrison and Parrish. I actually had Watson as a teacher in Junior High too, before she left to teach at the college level.

Glad to see at least one Caravaggio in there. In my last trip to Italy, my eyes were opened to his compositions. For me, he is one of the more exciting artists on a pure compositional level. Can't wait to hear your insights.

[Hive_minD]

Oh snap guys! CA/MB newsletter said this will be out in the next 48hours!
Good thing I am busting my ass off at work every day, especially now in the summer holidays!

So gonna buy this. I believe it to be my 25th buy from CA.
You guys are the best!

[Ian Barker]

OSHI- ...Am now even more psyched. :D Can't wait for Thursday.

ps: newsletter?

[Danny_K]

fantastic! I am a beginner and this will come in perfectly for my base skills.
thanks!
Jason are you planning on making a Color theory DVD in the future?

[Nele Klumpe]

Uah! I so need this! That just came right! Hope I can afford this, these videos are making me poor! (But happy, hehe)

[ibloat]

CA Foundations? Most excellent idea! :lounge:
This is an instant buy for me (and I'm sure many other beginners) and I hope there will be many more instalments to come.
Thanks so much! :yayca:

[petitemistress]

I hate you, Jason Manley. I hate you because im probably gonna end up getting this as well and I havent had enough time to enjoy all the videos I have alreadyyyyy D:
(ok I don't really hate you, but you get my gist <3 )

[Jason Manley]

awww...thanks everyone. Soon soon...I appreciate the support. Im trying to get some additional budget in to fund the next steps of CA 4.0. We are about eight k short of where we need to be to get the tech done (at least according to the latest bid from the tech company). Normally I build ca stuff with a programmer friend but this time we are just going to hire it out. We know exactly what we need...just needs some cash to get it done. Got some other uprades to do too...as well as expenses for the new online educational program tech. Must make more vids to do it all. Will keep at it.


J

[Studio Colrouphobia]

bought as soon as the paycheck comes..

[Pierce9]

WANT.

*We are about eight k short of where we need to be to get the tech done (at least according to the latest bid from the tech company). *

Pre-sales.

[Farvus]

Ow. It will be difficult not to buy this. Composition is in one of my top priorities lately. Thanks for effort Jason :).

[Flakari Leader]

Wow, 4 hours of video...

I can't wait!

[Nrx]

Sounds fucking amazing, thanks jason :)

[Costau]

Holy crap, definitely can't wait to get this!

[Alex Chow]

This is probably one video I have been waiting for a LONG time. I always thought to myself "Damn, if only CA.org would release something on composition or colour theory..."

Better start saving up.

[Karein]

This should be awesome. I will be buying it with my first paycheck :P

[Mark Bot]

been waitin for something like this!
gonna throw down the day it's released for sure!

[Jason Manley]

hopefully by end of day...jacki oh had mac failure and had to go down and see those geniuses to get the system checked. After a complete reinstall of the operating system and reinstalling all her software she is back at it. Soon soon. Thanks for your patience.

The vid was originally two hours long. I kept adding content or it would have been done and out already. :) Never been known for not being thorough. Im happy with the overall info now and we should have it up shortly.


Jason

[jubjubjedi]

Who did that painting under Sargent's "Orchestra-painting-with-a-long-name"??

[Ian Barker]

Sitting here working on my Newborn entry and hitting refresh on this thread every ten minutes. :)

[BAMartin]

I have the sneaking suspicion some site is going to find out just how robust their servers are tonight.. ;D

[Purrdey]

Is it there yet? Is it there yet?

[donm]

wo ist es!?

[Asatira]

Principles of Image Design
Rythm, Emphasis, Variety, Economy, Movement/Continuity, Repetition, Balance, and Unity.
Linear Design and Viewer Control
Visual Narrative and Communication
Mood Theory
Dramatic Devices
Breaking the Rules


All of these are things I want to know about. The other stuff is really important, but these caught my eye. Man, I hope I can get some more money in time for this. I'm practically drooling.

[Ian Barker]

Hopefully it's up by tonight, I really wanna have time to watch this before the next work week comes and takes over my life. >_<

[Kamikazebob]

Yay! more learnin to do!

[German-s]

ahh, cannot wait for this one. totally looking forward to this!! =D

[Jason Manley]

sorry for the delay. Jackie Oh has been working with me for days straight trying to resolve the technical issue that is keeping it from being rendered. We thought it was hardware related but it is not. It is Adobe related. The video is done. There is an unexpected bug that we hope is resolved as of tonight. It will be out shortly. Thanks for your patience.

[Hive_minD]

Looking soooo forward to it! But what pricerange are we looking at? Just so I know how much to put aside! :)

[Jason Manley]

It is currently more than four hours (about the same as two normal downloads, but I could not break it up like that so it is going to be all in one). The price is thirty buckaroos. It covers just about everything related to composition and it is going to open some eyes and minds. It is simply presented but the content is deeeeeep. It is the most in depth educational content on one single video here to date.


Jason

[Hive_minD]

Ok thanks JM, I will definitely buy this one. You guys are seriously amazing.
Again, big thanks for the downloads and CA in general!

[Earendil]

Here's to reaching that 8K very soon! :drinkup: It always feels good knowing my purchase goes towards supporting something amazing.

[Serpian]

I will buy this as soon as it is released! That is a bargain if I ever saw one!

[Sidharth Chaturvedi]

Thirty?

Thirty???

I love you guys.

[FourTonMantis]

Obscenely cheap. Will indulge, even if it means my lazy butt doesn't get around to watching it right away.

[Urys]

Fantastic. Every video I have purchased from you guys has been worth its price tenfold. My credit card is warmed up and ready to go ;)

[Purrdey]

In a way I'd like it to come out next week as I have a 7 hour train journey next Friday and this would keep me out of mischief all the way... on the other hand I want it NOW!

[donm]

dah, I thought this was coming out last night!!! :[

[Ian Barker]

^Me too, I thought for sure I would wake up to it this morning. Here's hoping for tomorrow morning... :|

[danlambert]

30 is unbelievable, THANK YOU!!!

I will be living off noodles for a few more weeks I think so i can get this one

[Kawe]

I've been refreshing this thread a couple of times the past two days. Waiting waiting... this is the first time Im actually really looking forward to a video from here. Usually they just take me by surprise.

the anticipation...

[donm]

I really hope this comes out today, I've been putting off my newborn sketches until I understood composition more. <<

[The Magistrate]

Do we have an updated ETA on this? I'm rather looking forward to it. I've been obsessively checking the forum every day and I don't think I'm the only one.

[Hive_minD]

Patience is a virtue, patience is a virtue, patience is a virtue
*repeat*

[the3d3mocrat]

the waiting is killing me,the waiting is killing me,the waiting is killing me.

[donm]

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE REEEEELEEEEEEAAAASE. did jackie o ever get the adobe problem fixed?

[BAMartin]

Any update??

(btw, what IS the issue - If I may ask? ((I work with CS4 every day) just curious.)

[Jason Manley]

Problem was solved. Final render is already going.

:)

Gotta love technology sometimes...and right now I went from hating it to loving it. Gonna take a while. Most downloads are like 300 megs. This one is a gig and rendering on one mac at HD is a patient process. At least is rendering!! tick tock....see you all soon.


Jason

[BAMartin]

FANtastic!

Yeah... just gotta love (hate) computers...
They can make life SO easy (imagine the world without 'em)
and SO FLIPPIN' difficult!!!! (imagine the world without 'em)
;)

Great news and thanks for the update!

[Alex Chow]

I don't think I have wanted a video this badly in a long time.

[hala]

This alone puts my my foundation year of art school to shame. I had a few excellent teachers that pointed me in the direction of where I could research some of these things, but the overall curriculum fails to cover half of these things, or if they do, it is poorly implemented into how to apply it to your own work.

I love that you are using art history to explain these concepts. One of the biggest disappoints I have about art school is that art history is kept separate from the creation process. We just memorize the date, creator, and genre--with no real analysis of formal concepts.

I wont be able to afford this right away but I will definitely be saving up for it. :)

[Jason Manley]

There is some good news. Jacki Oh is a rock star. Content that was lost has been redone, and edited and she managed to recover a bunch of what I had done. It came at an additional cost but at least we have it. If there is any change in go price I will let everyone know.

We are going to launch this tasty download very shortly..as early as today I think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9fKL4jY84w

Back in bizness.

Could not have been solved at a better time either as I am behind on fundraising to cover the costs of all the new tech for CA and the list of tech design content is growing. Thanks for all the help everyone.

[donm]

I took the composition streaming class but this looks like there may be some more tidbits of info that I can use. and for $20 to have this on hand? count me in.

[Hive_minD]

hehe I saw the trailer already yesterday ;)
But I was wondering. Will there be much extra info in this one compared to the streaming class that has been? Because I dunno if I can spare the money for this one. Was kinda saving for the Jon Foster class.

[Noah Bradley]

Great news! Looking forward to watching this one.

[Alex Chow]

Wow! Looks like Christmas came early this year.

[Moai]

Nice! Thanks, Jason! I'm glad you guys were able to recover what was lost.

[Thunder Mullet]

Downloaded and watching. Was really waiting for this when it was announced and then the whole incident went bust. I didn't catch the stream so I'm glad that this was redone. Thanks Jason, Jacki Oh and the rest of CA :yayca:

[aguilas990]

I might be dumb but where is the download link for this?

[Thunder Mullet]

I looked for "Jason Manley" on the payloadz site. store.payloadz.com

[Jason Manley]

http://store.payloadz.com/details/771263-Video-Educational-Jason-Manley-Composition.html

Here is a temp link. It just got put up. Will banner it and get the appropriate link shortly.

Thanks for the help everyone. I have a tremendous amount of money to raise to keep CA online and free. This all helps.

[danlambert]

You're a legend Jason, downloading it now. Thank you!

[Jonas Heirwegh]

how many hours is this?

[Studio Colrouphobia]

Would've downloaded this with the J.Foster deal if I could've afforded it...only bought this one instead ;) Downloaded, can't watch it right now but looking forward to a nice few hours of studying tomorrow and during the week that comes...

[Barata]

Downloading...

I don´t know how long are the the videos but I know that they are a bunch with 200, 300, 400 megabytes... there´s one with more then 700 Megs (there are 6 of them in total)

Ps: Color theory in a downloadable video would be grand...

Thanks so much guys :)

[HYB]

I just spent 100$ on downloads this week. You just made me spend another 30 and I couldn't be happier. These downloads are so packed with info (and are easy to understand) it's a steal. Especially when it comes to this one, since I've had a hard time understanding or even finding stuff about composition.

Thanks so much!

P.S. I second a color theory download.

[Jason Manley]

Thank you everyone. I am going to give you all a sneak peek on some more CA 4.0 stuff momentarily.

I am short about a new corvette in cash on getting it done (there are a bunch more goodies going in now) and every sale gets us closer to finishing this. We will all see where the downloads dough is going once I turn on the switch, but at least a peek will let you know why it is good for more than your own art skills to pick these up, it is good for EVERYONE who is trying to learn, share, grow, and make it in the world of art. I really need the support. I would not squeaky wheel if this was not the case.

Update shortly!!!


J

[Onisan]

Yes I have been waiting for this one to come out :)

I guess the word Santa will have to learn this year is digital distribution because my list will be full of educational awesomeness!

[ManaBurn]

I am stupid pumped about this. This is about the most important art subject that exists no matter what your doing and I have never been able to find anything comprehensive. So siked.

Well having watched the first part. I have to say that I wish this was the first thing I ever saw regarding art. Just tremendously enlightening, Thank you Mr. Manley.

[Yang87]

I'm overwhelmed. In a good way. I think?

Thank you. I needed to refocus on what I'm doing. The download is awesome.

[Turbosnail]

Just downloaded this.
Can't wait to watch it!!
Thanks for this Jason

[Memo213]

Does it have a download client? Could I buy it on a CD? My Computer tends to freeze so I'll have to restart the download...dangit. Sounds like a good deal, can I get a preview?
When you get a book at the store, at least you can read it to find out if its for you. :P
Does it have PDF's or is it all audio?
I want a preview so I can judge if the sound quality is good enough. I hate buying things online and then when I get around to them, the quality is too low for it to be of good use.

[Spirit]

This has come at the perfect time for me! I will have my EMA going into my account at the end of this week, and there is only a week left until the christmas holidays... this means lots of studying time! :D It's also extremely relevent to my current college project, as we're having to do illustration and composition is something I'm weak on.

Thank you so much Jason, I can't wait to buy it and learn :)

[Streetz]

What is the length of the video ?

[Crass]

What is the length of the video ?

I just bought it, it's roughly three hours in total.

I've only watched the first half hour, but it looks great so far.

[Form]

for me this has been the most informative download since barber's oil painting foundations. Its great to have something that's more theoretical and less process driven. I often think that sometimes the easiest things to learn are the easiest to forget. Hearing all of this info was like reuniting with a long forgotten friend.

Great work Jason. Highly recommended.

[Crass]

I agree with Form, I just finished watching and this one was very good. It's great value for money, it's the best one that I have bought from CA in that regard. Jason is obviously very passioned about the subject matter in this one and his enthusiasm keeps you interested throughout even if the topic is a heavy one. There is a great amount and variety of information and (for me) some real eye-openers, it's great that this was released as a download because I will definitely refer back to this a lot as I analyze my own work. If you are interested in making art that's solid right down to the core, you should get this.

Keep doing them like this Jason.

[Quike Garcia]

Yay!! Composition!!

[Serpian]

I'm downloading this and just watched the tonal pattern part. I saw about ten seconds of it and then I knew this was the shit! The Lady of Shalott is such a complex composition tonally. One thing I notice I have problems with when i try to build a scene is I run out of values. I try to think about light against dark and grouping values to create a solid structure, but when i get to the focal area I'm not sure where I'm going to go. I guess I should study more master pieces to find answers!

Can we post questions here Jason? I've just watched 15 minutes and already there are things I'd like to ask you.

[zephyri]

Oh this just made my day. Since I caught the streaming class on composition, I've really wanted to have something long term to refer back to.

Add to that the fact it's all helping this site out, and there's no down side. Awesomesauce, I shall be downloading the minute I get home!

Oh, and can I second the colour theory download. Watched the streaming class and it transformed the way I see light and colour. Would love a download, or even a chance to pay to watch the streaming session again. *excitement explode*

[Wicked Moon]

I too would like to throw my support in for a colour theory download. Would be a definite buy from me, as would any downloads of the streaming classes.

Just sayin :)

[Téa_Passer]

Jason you're officially my hero!

I would've paid $300 for it, if I had it. Unfortunately, I don't even have the $30 right now.. :(

[PieterV]

Downloading now. 2,5 gigs, bajebus!
If it's half as good as the color theory class it's a total steal for the 20 euros I paid for it. I feel almost criminal haha.

[Memo213]

Hmm, can you please get this on a DVD? Just for me? :D

[Form]

don't want to get off topic, but thought id offer a small reply to David's query re: value structures.

serpian: obviously the subtleties of composition are very much worthy of scrutiny, and that is up to you. but on a purely process/technique level, you may consider this 'quick fix' when painting digi.

when you are roughing out your B+w comp, and you find you have run out of value options for your focal -- it is likely a conservation issue. Ie, you have used your darkest dark or lightest light too early.

I run into this problem a lot and when i notice it, i open up levels and i slide the bottom slider (below the histogram) closer to the middle. Ie the left triangle slides in to the right, and the other vice versa. The result is your darks get lighter and your lights get darker, once again freeing up your top and bottom 10-20% to slap around in your focal point. Its kind of like a glaze over an oil painting that you can then work your extremes back into. I know its simple advice, but perhaps there are those here who will find some use in it!

[DARYL]

This was probably my best spent 30$, EVER.
Thank you.

[Sebastard]

Will definitely be purchasing & downloading this one :). Thanks for the opportunity to learn in this fashion. The educational videos have helped me alot, and i think this one will help me a fair bit as well.

[Spirit]

I downloaded this yesterday and have just finished watching the first section, and the amount I have learnt in those 30 minutes is amazing. I am already beginning to look at paintings and images in a whole new way, my eyes have really been opened to how the compositions were actually made. I am so glad that I bought this video now, and that it was available to me, as I don't feel I'm currently at the skill level to start creating whole pieces, but when I do this knowledge will already be there for me, so I can keep it in mind when I begin creating compositions. I doubt I would have ever found out much of this information if I went about it myself.
Thank you Jason for giving us this information, and to everyone who helped to make the video! :D

This is definitely the best $30 I have spent, I can easily say it's worth a LOT more than the mere $30 Jason charges for this.

Buy it!

[Ryn]

Downloading now. I remember how amazing Jason's composition talk was at the Montreal workshop.. to have all this knowledge packed into a download is a privilege. Thank you, Jason!

[martindemadrid2]

Learning from past masters is definitely the way to go. My first painting teacher, Jerral Derryberry introduced me to what he calls the "Bible of Composition" -- The Composition of Outdoor Paintings by Edgar Payne. Highly recommended.

One thing which you must always bear in mind in studying old paintings is that they are often trimmed down and so their original compositional forces have changed. The most obvious case in point: Rembrandt's so-called "Night Watch" (correct title, "The Shooting Company of Banning Cock"). The principal figures were originally farther to the right and once you see a copy of the original you can appreciate how different the composition was.

At any rate, the course looks like it will be something very worthwhile. Just wish I had information on price and avalibility.

[Ian Barker]

I haven't seen this download, but I saw the streaming class on Composition, and it was amazing, easily worth the $95. To be able to see this for $30 is an incredible privilege... if you're hesitating, don't! Support your art and CA's future!

Eff it. I think I'm gonna buckle down and buy this myself despite having notes from the stream. It's worth it to support the site.

[drd]

Wait; is this the class that went for 95 earlier? Or is this a trimmed down version for 30?

[Intervain]

I just bought yet another download and I sincerely hope this site won't go down... The videos you guys have produced and the streaming classes have thought me a lot that I could never have learned otherwise - I hope you'll find the funds to carry on!!

[Ian Barker]

Wait; is this the class that went for 95 earlier? Or is this a trimmed down version for 30?

The class from before was 4 hours, this one is 3 hours. Quite a great bargain. :)

[Natzuur-JK]

I've only watched one portion of this since purchase earlier, but i already know it was worth it. It's def got my brain thinking more when im doing art, which is good because i think we all tend to get mindless and repetitive at times. Thanks Jason

[squidmonk3j]

Downloading as I type this. Looking forward to having my head asplode with precious information:)
:yayca:

[Spirit]

Wait; is this the class that went for 95 earlier? Or is this a trimmed down version for 30?

This was originally made before the streaming class, but because something was corrupt (I'm not too sure what was exactly, I'm not very good with computer stuff!) they were unable to finish it. So Jason did a streaming class on it instead. Now they managed to recover it, so we have both! :D

[Vaejoun]

I am very interested in the download.
Hopefully its not too expensive

[Leysan]

Ugh, I really wanna download this video. I'm extremely interested in everything regarding foundations (since I'm total noob ok). As soon as I figure out how this onlinebanking stuff works I will. Or is there any way to order it from a german bookstore? It's a shame I don't know such stuff but I've never bought anything online before.

[3abden]

I watched the videos and found them very informative, but do you guys recommend any books regarding composition ? I want to expand the theories for my personal understanding.
Thanks.

[joespadaford]

is this composition video any different than the online class I already took from Jason several months ago for 100 bucks... if so are you bring all of live streams to download versions. Lastly, will there be a Christmas or new years sale.

[Jason Manley]

Thanks for asking. I get to san fran tomorrow and will ask about sales. I have not heard that discussion. It is similar to the class I gave live. Same imformation, just much more concise.

[ManaBurn]

I've read some stuff regarding this and it's never really come together for me. Having watched it all with examples and Jason tying it together it seems so obvious what's happening in each painting. Having already bought it I feel safe saying this lesson is probably worth a lot more then what's being charged. I don't even sketch without thinking about what I've learned from this, and I'm already watching the lessons a second time through.

[joespadaford]

Thanks for the prompt response jason
joe

[krayz]

Bought and paid for! Thanks Jason! This is one of my weak areas so hopefully it'll soon be one of my strongest! :)

[Saytan VV]

Thanks Jason for doing this comp class. I don't know if you remember my work from the port reviews but the one thing that you kept getting on me about with my pieces was composition. I had been wondering for years why my work was not getting the kind of response I wanted from judges in different areas. They always said my figure work was great then never explained why the work wasn't accepted. Thank you so much. You've done me a real solid whether you know it or not :mod:

[slashpot]

Wow! If that’s the kind of work you'll be using to teach count me in! Rembrandt, Vermeer, Klimt, Carravaggio (will you be teaching swordsmanship with that!?), Waterhouse, Goya, Sargent, it’s a smorgasbord! The Impressionists and Pre-Raphaelites seem to figure heavily too, and that is where my heart is. YUM!!

[Jackieboy]

Amazing images! I want to paint like these so badddlllyyy haha!!

[Serpian]

Is it possible to get the names of the artists next to the images in the first post?

[tmth]

B... bought it. I'm broke, but I bought it. Sounds too good to be true.

[ewalus]

Can anyone tell me the name of the painting, 10th from the bottom, with the white dress/shawl and yellow-orange/red-violet colors?

I'm so sorry if this is a tad off topic, but I am mesmerized by it! Thanks a bunch. :]

[Whyatt Thrash]

Thanks for being teh awesome. Bought and paid for, can't wait for the downloads to complete. :yum::painting:

[applecheeks]

Every now again you come across something that expands your mind in an almost visceral way and I feel that these lectures have done just that for me when it comes to understanding classical art. Somehow it feels like you've gained a new pair of eyes to look at art with. Thank you very much Mr Manley! :)

[Butterballs]

Thanks for putting this up Jason. I have a question about this in relation to the streaming class. I already took the 95 dollar streaming class, since the information is mostly the same, is it possible to somehow get this for free? I feel gypped having paid 95 dollars, only to have the same information for 1/3 the cost not even 6 months later. A partial refund would be a nice gesture too.

[Sunny]

Great videos Jason, Thanks for putting them out. It really was worth 30 dollars, the opportunity to understand atmospheric perspective was worth that alone lol. I have 4 videos to go still! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and illuminating eager minds!

[tandy1000]

Thanks for putting this up Jason. I have a question about this in relation to the streaming class. I already took the 95 dollar streaming class, since the information is mostly the same, is it possible to somehow get this for free? I feel gypped having paid 95 dollars, only to have the same information for 1/3 the cost not even 6 months later. A partial refund would be a nice gesture too.

$95 is probably the greatest deal you could ever get for this kind of information, you definitely did not get "gypped" so suck it up and use that knowledge to your advantage knowing that private art schools demand several thousands of dollars for what Jason gave you.

[Devlyn]

I agree, Butterballs, I think you should now go to the dvd/download site and immediately purchase every video there. Seriously.

[Cyberman]

just got it,:). Thanx for this Jason!

[zephyri]

Finally got to knuckle down and watch this in one sitting this week, and I've not stopped thinking about everything since. In the same way the colour theory livestream did, it's really changed the way I look at images I love, makes me see why it is they work, and really makes me want to get into trying myself.

And as far as feeling hard done by... I paid the $95 for the colour theory class, and would happily, happily pay more for a permanent download of the same information, more concisely presented.

Speaking of which, Jason, are there any plans for a foundation of colour and light download, along the same lines as this?

[marcotronic]

Hi,

that video looks damn interesting! Can somebody tell me if there is background music when Jason is speaking? (if this is the case I will not buy it...)

Thanks for letting me know.

Marco

[mc2mc2]

Hey Marco,

There isn't any music playing while Jason is talking haha!
The video is very well produced and edited, and the info is presented clearly and concisely.

I just finished watching it last night and honestly there's a tonne of info Jason has covered. I'm not just saying that. I was one of those that took Jason's 95 dollar streaming class on composition and this video presents the same info and more! It's a great supplement to those who have already taken the class. Especially now that the sales on, its a great bargain O_O. Six videos on different aspects of composition coming up to 2.3gb of info for the price of a regular download + 33% off :D

There's a short review i suppose haha. One of the more informative MB downloads in terms of info and content if not the most.

Cheers

[marcotronic]

Thanks a lot, mc2mc2!
That sounds good! I´m gonna buy that baby! :)

Marco

[SamanthaSmith]

Would there still be talks in the future? I would like to watch him live. I had watched few of his videos and I really learned a lot.