Illustration for Animation Projects 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: Illustration for Animation Projects and Video Games
Art direction for animation and videogames
“I did this course as the closing of a trilogy dedicated to design and concept art. After having covered the topics of locations and characters, it was natural to focus on the substance that covers these two themes: art direction. Many focus on developing only characters or locations, but when one has to guarantee the art direction of a feature film, as is my case, he realizes that characters, locations, props, color, textures, etc, are just different faces of a same building. Therefore, through this course my intention was to share how I have improved considerably my work in different areas of animation, having a clear objective throughout the development of my projects, trusting my instinct, accepting criticism and having a lot of patience and passion for what I do, so that, you better understand the process and, it is easier for you to face different projects, without fear and with much desire. Thank you! remember that I will be waiting for you in the forum for any questions you may have and, especially, to see the incredible concept that you developed as a final project. See you soon!”
Partial transcription of the video
“Now let's see a brief summary of the entire course. First I explained the function of the art direction and how to apply it to a project or its images. And then, in the analysis stage and exploration, we saw how to criticize and develop well the original vision of the project. We search and organize our references and then start to explore character designs and location. And with that we delve into about the form language that allows us to tell stories with images. Then we started the definition of the final "look" of our project and we saw what the options with and above all we explained w...”
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Course summary for: Illustration for Animation Projects and Video Games
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Category
3D & Animation, Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Animation, Digital Illustration, Film, Video & TV, 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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