Character Creation for Animation: Shapes, Color, and Expression

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Before you start developing your character, understand how to prepare and investigate.
• To make your illustration process easier, create a brief and learn what makes a good brief.
• Then, to begin envisioning your character, make a mood board with all of the materials you'll need.
• Work on the fundamental shapes, paying attention to how your character's personality effects the forms and lines you use, and then refine the framework.
• Work on your character's expression lines, body language, and facial expressions to bring them to life.
• Consider how you may best depict your character by using colour, light, and shadows.
• Create the key positions and turnaround for your character, which will be used in 3D modelling.
   

Syllabus:

1. Introduction

   • About Me

   • My Influences

   • What We Will Do in the Course?
      

2.  Preparation

   • Interpreting a Brief

   • Researching References

   • Mood Board
      

3.  Production (part 1)

   • Selecting Shapes for Characters

   • Trying Out Different Combinations of Shapes

   • Refining The Structure 1

   • Refining The Structure 2

   • Line of Action 1

   • Line of Action 2

   • Body Language 1

   • Body Language 2

   • Facial Expressions
      

4.  Production (part 2)

   • Tricks and Checks

   • Color and Presentation 1

   • Color and Presentation 2

   • Lights and Shadows

   • Turnaround
      

5.  Post Production

   • Bonus Work for Clients

   • Professional Tips on How and Where to Showcase Your Work
      

6. Final Project

   • Character Creation for Animation: Shapes, Color, and Expression