Visual Log 4: Lines

Lines

Straight Line:
Aggressive, direct, bold, order, strong, adult, rigid, honest, unnatural, industrial, structural

Curved Lines
Indirect, passive, soft, organic, flexible, romantic

Straight Line vs Curved Lines

Example from Paprika

Realistic Rigid Space:
- Straight lines and harsh shadows
- Indoor experience viewers are familiar with

Surreal Warping Space:
- Curved lines
- Both movement and curved lines work together to create illusory, dream-like quality

From Straight to Curved
- Abruptly changed nature of line --> Surprise (Shocking!)
- Straight line: strong, rigid, industrial, structural
to Curved line: flexible, organic, flimsy

Closure (Perceived Lines) ???

Example From American Beauty

Columns of data on screen creates pattern that imaginary poles/bars as if the character is trapped in a prison cell.


Tonal/ Color Contrast

Shadow vs Physical Object: almost have the same strength/ visual quality

Example

Leading Lines

Examples