Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
Finalize the character 3
A course by Francesco Mazza , Character Designer
About the video: Finalize the character 3
Overview
“I'm already done with cleaning up the outline. It's time to compare the "dirty" and "clean" designs to see what I like best about each and make any changes as needed. ”
In this video lesson Francesco Mazza addresses the topic: Finalize the character 3, 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
“We've arrived at this stage. and I'm quite pleased with the progress of the outline cleaning. The outlines are clean but not excessively so. maintaining a balanced appearance. One thing to keep in mind is that when conducting the initial sketching phase for an illustration or design project. being overly meticulous could cause me to become anxious and result in rigidly drawn outlines. the character becomes much less lively—this is something that almost always happens to me. It's crucial to frequently relax when outlining and allow the hand some freedom. This approach helps the fluidity and ...”
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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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