Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games
Designing the character
A course by Jean Fraisse , Guiding artists in AI-driven value creation
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About the video: Designing the character
Overview
“In this lesson, we will put into action everything we learned before, to create a character. ”
In this video lesson Jean Fraisse addresses the topic: Designing the character, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games. Learn a simple approach to drawing memorable characters.
Partial transcription of the video
“How about we create a character together? We go back to the start. We take our character. our anatomically correct figure. and begin to deform it. We start playing with all the rules we've already learned. and we contrast it. Ipanema's flow. action. expression. meaning. narration. Let's tackle this exercise as a team. I'll assist you in crafting a character from the ground up. ensuring every detail is covered. until you reach the desired outcome. enabling you to develop your own characters using this approach Join me here. In this final lesson of this unit I've organized a brief demonstrati...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games
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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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