Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
Analyze the style: the quality of the line
A course by Francesco Mazza , Character Designer
About the video: Analyze the style: the quality of the line
Overview
“Quality, thickness, texture and continuity of the contour line of a design can really contribute to creating a unique and recognizable style. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use this style ingredient and see a few examples as we experiment using Adobe Photoshop! ”
In this video lesson Francesco Mazza addresses the topic: Analyze the style: the quality of the line, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development. Learn the techniques and principles of character design to bring your unique characters to life. .
Partial transcription of the video
“The contour or outline is a crucial element that can distinctly define a style. You can opt for a very thick line or choose to have none at all. The decision is completely up to you. and there is no right or wrong choice in this matter. In this lesson. we will analyze line quality. What is a line? A line fundamentally serves as the boundary or edge of shapes within a design. However. utility extends beyond mere outlining; lines can imply depth and dimensionality through subtle suggestions of form. Additionally. an effective technique known as crosshatching employs lines to create intricate ...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
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Adobe Photoshop, Procreate -
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Character Design, Concept Art, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration
Francesco Mazza
A course by Francesco Mazza
Francesco Mazza is a character designer and creative director with a distinguished career in the animation and video game industry.
He has worked for renowned studios such as Studio Bozzetto and Blue Zoo Animation, collaborating on projects for Disney Italia, Toyota and the BBC. His passion for visual art has led him to found Kid Onion Studio, where he is currently developing his most ambitious project, "River Tails: Stronger Together".
Francesco's experience covers a wide range of styles and techniques, from artistic direction to the development of visual concepts, marking his career with a constant search for innovation and creative expression.
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