equipment$8-15used in 2 side quests
Artist's viewfinder
A handheld rectangular frame that isolates sections of your view, training your eye to see compositions before committing to a photo or sketch. Adjustable proportions match common canvas and photo formats.
What to look for
- 1Adjustable aspect ratios (8×10, 11×14, etc. to match your intended output)
- 2Lanyard or neck cord (you'll use it constantly and need it accessible)
- 3Neutral black or gray frame (colored frames bias your color perception)
- 4Lightweight construction under 2oz (anything heavier becomes a burden)
Skip
- Fixed single-ratio viewfinders (limits usefulness across different media)
- Oversized frames (difficult to hold steady at arm's length)
Used for: pre-visualizing photo compositions · selecting sketch subjects in busy scenes · learning compositional balance · comparing tonal values
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
