Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You go back to the company with your idea.
This is the real -life decision of Chris Ceccarelli. "If it's a matter
of changing a drawing that's sketched at 45 degrees to 60 degrees, it's
not a big deal and is within the realm that I would change," he says. "If
it's a totally 90-degree change, then I'd be on the phone."
A technical illustrator's first decision is critical. "When you do
the initial layout, it's important that you choose the best angle, think
about the light source and the set up of the illustration. This is critical
to the success of the drawing."
You could spend two weeks working on a drawing, and then realize that you
chose the wrong angle. "If you decide then to change one angle in the drawing,
you have to change them all. You can lose a lot of time if you're not
careful," says Ceccarelli.
That's why it's best for you to invest a little time now and
assure the company that you've picked the best angle to represent
the product. They know more about the product than you do, but you know more
about illustration. It's important that you discuss your ideas together
before you render the drawing.