Retro Character Design for Animation

Overview

“In this lesson I will take the character we did in the previous unit and adapt it, so that it no longer belongs to the 20's, but seems to be taken out of the 40's. ”

In this video lesson Venturia Animation Studios addresses the topic: Let's take your character to the 40's. From the 20's to the 40's., which is part of the Domestika online course: Retro Character Design for Animation. Learn to design characters by recreating the styles of the golden age of animation.

Partial transcription of the video

“Alright. we've completed our second exercise in crafting memorable characters. and now it's time to developing a character from the 1920s through the 1940s. It’s crucial to consider the historical context cultural references necessary for creating an authentic character during that era. We will only do it once to grasp the attire. hairstyle. and overall look of the character. However. in this instance. we plan to alter the style and forms without changing the character's outfit. This approach helps us understand the character's essence while allowing for creative flexibility in their presen...”

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Course summary for: Retro Character Design for Animation

• Level: Beginner
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• 4653 students
• 6 units
• 18 lessons (2h 1m)
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• Category

  3D & Animation, Illustration

• Areas

  2D Animation, 3D Character Design, Animation