Creative Character Design for Games and Animation

✍ Scribed by Jenny Harder

Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2023
Tongue: English
Leaves: 137
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

This book takes you through all the basic steps of character design for games and animation, from brainstorming and references through to the development phase and final render. It covers a range of styles such as cartoon, stylized and semi-realistic, and explains how to differentiate between them and use them effectively.

Using a step-by-step approach for each stage of the process, this book guides you through the process of creating a new character from scratch. It contains a wealth of design tips and tricks as well as checklists and worksheets for you to use in your own projects. The book covers how to work with briefs, as well as providing advice and practical strategies for working with clients and creating art as a product that can be tailored and sold.

This book will be a valuable resource for all junior artists, hobby artists, and art students looking to develop and improve their character development skills for games and animation.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title
Endorsements
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
About the Author
1. Designing with Purpose
2. Working with Clients and Briefs
3. Creative Thinking and Brainstorming Methods
4. Creating a Personality
5. Diversity and Stereotypes
6. Mood Boards and References
7. Style
8. Creating a Character Design Package
9. The Render Process
10. Tips and Tricks
11. Industry Advice and Last Words
Index

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