How to Make a View Finder

[@lamargot2201]

Thank you for explaining the proportional aspect of the view-finder. I was trying to make one using the instructions in Dr. Betty Edwards' book, which said to use the diagonal lines, but it also said to draw lines a certain distance from the edge, lining them up with the diagonal lines. I was not surprised to see they didn't match up, but I didn't know which line to use--the one I drew from the edge, which didn't match up, or a new line drawn to match up with the diagonals. Now I understand that I need to draw the new lines and keep the same shape for the inside rectangle as for the outside rectangle.

[@Baldividz]

Thanks for this video! You explained it in perfect detail for a person like me who knows nothing about artwork.

[@PaulaSimoes67]

Very clear instructions. Thank you very much!

[@nerea2026]

Can someone explain me what is this used for? is not better to use a ruler and a semi circle?

[@dbastedo08]

Ditto the previous comment. Betty Edwards book doesn’t make the diagonals and side measurements clear. Thanks for your time and help!

[@DemShion]

And this is why we need youtube. Perfect, thanks.

[@alfalasi_art]

thank you for this useful tip.

[@christinenyarangi3286]

What paper are you using to cut out the view finder?

[@seanusyk1623]

I'm using mat board. It's typically used in frames but is great for projects like this

[@naomipugh1971]

Thank you !