Character Design for Animation with Photoshop
Analyzing a briefing
A course by Caio Martins , Illustrator, character designer and storyboard artist
Joined October 2019
About the video: Analyzing a briefing
Overview
“In this class we will learn how to interpret a briefing by analyzing an example with a proposal for creating a character for an animation series, how to think about it, analyzing the characteristics of the request that will influence the creation of the design. ”
In this video lesson Caio Martins addresses the topic: Analyzing a briefing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Design for Animation with Photoshop. Learn the whole process of bringing an animated character to life, from briefing to model sheet.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this session. we will explore the concept of a briefing and examine how requests originating from the briefing process influence the development of characters for an animated series. In animation studios and as freelancers. very often we get requests to create intricately detailed characters. This process starts with receiving a briefing that outlines specific requirements and expectations. The briefing includes detailed textual information designed to help you create the character. This data covers crucial aspects such as the series' overall tone and its intended audience. whether it is...”
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Course summary for: Character Design for Animation with Photoshop
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3D & Animation, Illustration -
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Animation, Character Animation, Character Design

Caio Martins
A course by Caio Martins
Now with over eight years in the illustration and animation industry, Caio Martins began his career as an intern at Split studio and, until then, had never worked with any creative software (except Microsoft Paint) or touched a graphics tablet.
After honing his artistic craft, Caio went to other animation studios and worked on television series for major stations such as Disney Jr. (Dino Aventuras), Cartoon Network (Oswaldo), Nickelodeon (PapayaBull, Tainá), Tv Cultura, and Discovery Kids (Micro Adventures of Tito and Muda). He has also collaborated as an illustrator for major publishers such as Abril and Editora Moderna.
He is currently a freelance illustrator and works from home for animation studios, so he can spend more time learning and working on his personal projects.
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