Ebook: Creative character design
Author: Tillman Bryan
- Tags: Animation (Cinematography), Cartoon characters, Characters and characteristics in art, Computer animation, Graphic arts--Technique, Video game characters, Graphic arts -- Technique
- Year: 2015
- Publisher: Focal Press
- City: Burlington;MA
- Language: English
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What makes for good character design? -- Why archetypes are important : What are archetypes? ; Why are they important? ; Which archetypes are used the most? -- The most important part of character design : Why is story important for character design? ; How can the story affect the design? ; Does the design service the story? -- Can you still be original anymore? : Is it possible to be original? ; What is the difference between original and originality? ; How important is it to have originality? -- Shapes and silhouettes : What are the shapes telling us? ; What is "form follows function?" ; What makes a good silhouette? -- Reference, reference, and reference, Oh my! : Why are references important? ; How can you use references and not feel like you are copying? -- Aesthetics, just what you've been waiting for : Getting to know your audience ; Why is color important? ; What does "the devil is in the details" mean? -- The WOW factor : What is the WOW factor? ; Why is it important? ; How will it affect my character design? -- Putting it all together : What tools and techniques are helpful in character design? ; What is a model sheet? ; How do other artists do it? -- Gallery -- Character design template.;Based on a standing-room only presentation at Comic-Con 2009 and featuring the work of professional artists, a guide to creating original characters explains how to adapt archetypes and design elements with specific techniques, in a volume that provides character model sheets and illustrative case studies. Original.
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