In this robust course you’ll learn a wide range of techniques and approaches to Character Design, We'll start with the fundamentals where you'll learn the basic tools you'll need to operate Clip Studio Pro as well as easy ways to manage the sketching process. Next we'll move on to the moderate level content where you'll learn everything you need to know to start creating characters: From drawing anatomy to drawing faces. During those lectures you’ll work on fun, exciting exercises designed to help you practice what you’ve learned and make sure you grasp each concept before moving on. During these exercises and lectures you'll learn necessities like coloring and how to develop your characters color palette. Inking, vector drawing tips and tricks (Like managing line weight) Posing your character. Lighting and cel shading, inverted shading. Using 3D models, and MUCH more!You'll learn how to use the tools that most artists and cartoonists use to create modern looking characters and animations. Learning how to manipulate and leverage them is the only way to create competitive drawings.

01 Getting started

0 Introduction to the Course

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The tablet

1.3 The software

1.4 The hardware

1.5 The Canvas

1.6 The shotcuts

 

02 References

2.1 Where and how to get references

2.2 Pureref

2.3 Tracing references

 

03 Sketching

3.01 Introduction

3.02 The canva and the interface

3.03 The brushes

3.04 The first sketch

3.05 The second sketch part 1

3.06 The second sketch part 2

3.07 Raster and vector layers

3.08 Modifier keys

3.09 The vector eraser

3.10 The third sketch part 1

3.11 The third sketch part 2

 

04 Inking

4.1 Introduction

4.2 The inking process part 1

4.3 The inking process part 3

4.4 The inking process part 3

4.5 The auto select tool

4.6 The inking process part 4

4.7 Line width and weight

 

05 Coloring

5.1 Bucket tool

5.2 Quick adjustments

5.3 Shading

5.4 Finishing the character