Character Design

Character Design

English | .MOV | AVC 3470kbps 1280x720 | 30fps | 2 hours | AAC stereo 63kbps | 2 GB

Genre: elearning

Quick, name a character! Memorable characters are part of our culture–from the Simpsons to Mickey Mouse, creating a unique and likeable personality is a powerful way to make your work memorable. But creating good characters isn’t easy! In this information-packed 13 lesson course, Ian Yates walks you through the basics of designing a memorable character illustration and the important steps of a character project.

Including:
Purpose for characters and brainstorming concepts
Sketching and getting started
Considering props and other features
Avoiding easy pitfalls and problems in character design
Translating your character to digital artwork in Illustrator
Polishing and bringing your character to life
And more!

Welcome 18m 15s
Introduction 1m 21s
What is a Character? 8m 2s
Brainstorming 8m 52s

Development 1h 10m 28s
The Importance of Sketching 14m 12s
Anatomy 13m 34s
Working with Props 10m 8s
Practicalities 8m 28s
The Big Eyes Fallacy 6m 22s
Context 10m 28s
Standing Out from the Crowd 7m 16s

Execution 28m 54s
Tidying Up 12m 46s
Lighting and Texture 15m 12s
Conclusion 56s