Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games
Course final project
A course by Jean Fraisse , Guiding artists in AI-driven value creation
Joined February 2018
Joined February 2018
About the final project for: Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games
Introduction to character design for animation and videogames
“This course has been designed to simplify and make available to everyone, regardless of their technical level, the theoretical and practical keys that I have managed to understand for the design of characters, throughout my last ten years of practice. After having seen it complete and done each of the tasks, surely, you will have enough knowledge to make a line up of characters. Try to use simple shapes before adding details, take care of spaces and sizes of shapes. Try to give life to your characters with poses and expressions, since a design always connects better with who sees it, if it manages to tell a story. It is an art that involves dedication, but I'm sure you can achieve it. Finally, do not forget that this course is only the first step in the path of the character designer. I shared my experience, process and rationing, but the rest, you will have to explore it yourself. It takes time, but the result is extremely satisfying. I invite you to share your final project in the forum of the course, so that we all see your line up and can provide feedback with constructive criticism that will surely help us to improve our work. Thank you very much for taking this course, I hope it has helped you open the door to your future as a character artist. ”
Partial transcription of the video
“FINAL PROJECT Now let's see a brief summary of everything we have discovered in this course. First, I introduced the method I use to develop interesting characters even if you don't know how to draw. Right away we started our tour of the human anatomy and we started with the most fundamental part, proportions and basic forms. Then we started to explore the body directly and the first part we focused on was the head: its proportions, how to design a realistic face and the simplified volumes that make it up. Then we saw the torso, all the muscles that make up the front and the whole area of t...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games
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Category
3D & Animation, Illustration -
Areas
Animation, Character Design, Game Design, Traditional illustration, Video Games
Jean Fraisse
A course by Jean Fraisse
Jean Fraisse is an accomplished professional artist and entrepreneur who has navigated a fascinating journey from a passionate yet talentless child to a self-taught expert. His dedication to mastering the art of drawing and painting has led him to a successful career in the creative industry. Over the past decade, Jean has progressively embraced the entrepreneurial side of his profession, learning from trial and error to integrate business acumen into his artistic endeavors. His experience is enriched by extensive self-education through books, tutorials, and mentors, both virtual and in-person.
Influenced by renowned figures like Gary Vaynerchuk and Tim Ferris, Jean has developed a robust understanding of the value system essential for thriving in the digital age. His expertise extends beyond art creation to encompass strategic business thinking, leadership, and market analysis. Jean's insights are drawn from foundational texts and YouTube channels, providing clarity and a methodical approach to both art and entrepreneurship. He is committed to helping fellow artists understand their role in the evolving art market and equipping them with the skills to adapt and succeed in today's rapidly changing environment.
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