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Debate: Should digital art showcases include process videos or just the final piece?
I was scrolling through a showcase on ArtStation last night and saw someone's comment saying process videos are 'lazy distractions' that take away from the final image. Then another person replied that without seeing the steps, it's just 'another pretty picture with no soul.' That got me thinking. I personally like seeing the layers build up because it helps me learn techniques, but I get how it could clutter a clean gallery. What side are you on for a showcase like this one? Do you want the whole process or just the finished result?
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sandra71524d ago
Those comments calling process videos 'lazy' miss the point entirely. A good process video takes more work than just posting a final image, because you have to record, edit, and talk through your choices. I've seen amazing time-lapses where a digital painter shows how they layer in shadows and highlights, and that teaches me more than a static piece ever could. For a showcase, I think you can do both, just put the process video in a separate tab or behind a link so the gallery stays clean. Cutting out process stuff entirely would rob beginners of a real chance to learn, and that's what keeps communities alive.
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taylor92924d ago
You know what, Sandra, you kinda changed my mind here. I used to be one of those people that was like "just post the finished thing already" because I thought process videos were just showing off or being trendy. But you're right, the editing alone on those things is a pain. I tried recording a speedpaint once for a landscape I was doing, and I had to cut out like 2 hours of me just sitting there staring at the screen. Actually teaching what you're doing with shadows like you mentioned is way harder than I gave it credit for. I still prefer a clean gallery for browsing, but locking the process behind a link or tab is a solid middle ground. It keeps the final images from getting cluttered while still letting beginners like me actually learn something.
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