Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
Color and finish the work 2
A course by Francesco Mazza , Character Designer
About the video: Color and finish the work 2
Overview
“Now I'll add highlights and shadows to the boat to give it volume. I will do the same with the other two props. In the end, I will have the character, props and an environment ready, all in the same style and in a coherent way.”
In this video lesson Francesco Mazza addresses the topic: Color and finish the work 2, 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
“Here we are. having finalized the design of three props and an environment. which also functions as a vehicle in this instance. marking a key milestone. Since the character might be able to drive it. we adhered closely to the brief. ensuring the style was consistent throughout. Our efforts in finalizing the design of three props and an environment. which also We began with research and now have a wealth of material to present to potential clients or to initiate own project. This could evolve into an animation. a book. or a game. showcasing our progress and the depth our creative journey. As...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
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Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate -
Areas
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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