Character Design : From The Ground Up

Crossley K.

Character Design : From The Ground Up - Ilex-United Kingdom 2014 - 208



Preface
Introduction

1. The Basics
A Frame of Mind
Equipment, Materials & Software
Building a Reference Library
Keeping a Sketchbook
Basic Drawing Skill
Anatomy in a Nutshell
Character Design Templates
Templates the Job, the Client& the Brief
2. The Process

Ideas, Thumbnails & Sketches
Using Reference
Developing Thumbnails into Characters
Drawing: Paper Versus Photoshop
Breaking Anatomy
Refining Designs
3D Sketches
Turnarounds& Lineups
Presentation
3. Projects
Case Studies
Dystopian Future: Judge Dredd
Manga: Post-Apocalyptic Robot Girl
Steampunk: ABC Warrior Mek-Quake
Let's Get Mechaphysical: Easy Mecha Design

Twisted History: ABC Warrior Deadlock
Tech-Fantasy: Cyberdragon
Cartoon Style: Little Acorns & Robots
Sci-Fi: Manga Maiden
Sci-Fi Horror: ABC Zombie Warrior Hammerstein
Fantasy: Goblins & Orcs
Horror: Judge Death



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