Character Design Collection: Heroines

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Character Design Collection
ISBN: 9781912843268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
New series Character Design Collection features 50 expert artists using professional techniques and approaches to create a library of inspiring sketches.

The Silver Way

Author: Stephen Silver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781624650345
Category : Cartoon characters
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
"Whether you're a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of college looking to add to your portfolio, The Silver Way will help you build your confidence and strengthen your work in order to successfully design characters for any project, in any style. Chock-full of fun drawing techniques and easy-to-follow tutorials, The Silver Way is the kind of educational art book you'll revisit again and again for guidance, encouragement, and inspiration."--

Draw With Jazza - Creating Characters

Author: Josiah Brooks
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440344949
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Imagine, Design and Draw Your Own Characters! Draw With Jazza YouTube star Josiah Brooks breaks down an easy-to-follow method that will help you to invent and draw original characters time and time again. Whether sci-fi or steampunk, comic book heroines or tattooed action heroes, animal familiars or alien races, you will discover the limitless possibilities of creating your very own characters for comic books, cartoons, video games and more! No matter what your skill level, you can draw from concept to finished art with confidence. Jazza shows you how as he walks you through The Design Process! • Discover. Learn techniques just like the pros use for developing characters--their backstory, personality and physicality; decide your drawing style; and explore and organize your inspiration. • Design. Use brainstorm sketching to refine your character's persona. Use simplified lines and shapes to draw men and women, practice poses and play with body shapes, sizes, ages and outfits. • Develop. Refine your best ideas by choosing features, color schemes, settings and context to reflect your end goal. • Deliver. Finish your concept art with character turnarounds, expression sheets, pose variations and more to create a complete picture of your characters and their world.

Creative Character Design

Author: Bryan Tillman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136129812
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Create compelling, original characters using archetypes and design elements such as shadows and line with the tips and techniques found in this image-packed book. Bryan Tillman bridges the gap between the technique of drawing characters and the theory of good character design by using case studies, examples of professional art, and literary and pop culture references to teach you how to develop a character, not just draw one. The book also features Character Model Sheets that will guide you through the creation of new and unique characters. Finally, Bryan will break down established character archetypes to show you why and how the different aspects of good character design work. The content on the book is based on Bryan's popular 2009 Comic-Con course on 'Character Design'. Learn what makes a character unique and powerful by using shapes, shadows, and form - this title includes 'character model sheets' so you can put it all together yourself, as well as case studies from established artists. It bridges the gap between the technique of drawing characters and the theory of good character design in a practical, hands-on way - learn how to use story and archetypes to develop compelling, new characters. Based on a standing-room only presentation at Comic-Con 2009 in San Diego, it features the artwork of a collection of professional artists as examples to the techniques shown in the book.

Character Animation Fundamentals

Author: Steve Roberts
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136129499
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 458

Book Description
Expand your animation toolkit and remain competitive in the industry with this leading resource for 2D and 3D character animation techniques. Apply the industry's best practices to your own workflows and develop 2D, 3D and hybrid characters with ease. With side by side comparisons of 2D and 3D character design, improve your character animation and master traditional principles and processes including weight and balance, timing and walks. Develop characters inspired by humans, birds, fish, snakes and four legged animals. Breathe life into your character and develop a characters personality with chapters on acting, voice-synching and facial expressions. Expertly integrate core animation techniques with your software of choice featuring step-by-step tutorials, highlighting 3ds Max, Maya and Blender workflows. Adapt the tips, tricks and techniques for unique projects like character design for rotoscoping and motion capture. Advance beyond the fundamentals of 2D and 3D character animation with the companion website which includes short demonstration movies, 2D and 3D exercises and fully rigged character models.

Fundamentals of Creature Design

Author: 3D Total Publishing
Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing
ISBN: 9781912843121
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
The world's best creature designers and concept artists provide a groundbreaking and unique insight into their creative processes and practices.

Character Design from the Ground Up

Author: Kevin Crossley
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 178157183X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
All stories have characters, and whether its a film, game, book, or comic, all characters need to be designed. Character design has become a distinct discipline in the entertainment industry, and character designers are employed by film and game companies across the globe to bring life to scripts and ideas. In this book, illustrator and character designer Kevin Crossley provides a complete overview of character design. Starting with the basics of materials, equipment, and sofware, Kevin will explain the processes professional character designers follow to develop characters for publishing, games, and film. From ideas and thumbnails, anatomy and reference, through effective drawing, 3D mock-ups and full turnarounds, Kev explains how a character designer works to achieve professional results.

Creating Stylized Characters

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909414747
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
Learn how to create vibrant character designs with the step-by-step guidance of professional artists from the illustration and animation industries.

Sketching from the Imagination

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Sketching from the Imagination
ISBN: 9781909414396
Category : Artists' preparatory studies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented character artists.

Beginner's Guide to Comic Art: Characters

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Beginner's Guide
ISBN: 9781909414273
Category : Cartoon characters
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Draw like a pro! Create fantastic, imaginative art for your comics with the comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Comic Art.