Creating Characters for Animation, Video Games, and Book Illustration

Creating Characters for Animation, Video Games, and Book Illustration

Why do the characters from our favorite books, cartoons, and games linger in our minds long after the final scene? The heroic main character, the scary villain, the funny sidekick - all were created by designers with special skills. This... book will provide you with a comprehensive toolkit for creating characters for video games, animation, and book illustrations. It is written by industry professionals and includes everything you need to create successful images.
As a working case study, three artists are tasked with developing the same character for different platforms. The book allows you to see all the processes: working with the brief, analyzing feedback, correcting mistakes, interacting with the creative director and other colleagues, and the final presentation. This is a step-by-step learning process in which you will learn what works, what doesn't, and why.
This guide is perfect for your future professional projects. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the animation, book illustration, and video game industries and create your own unique characters!

Author: Кеннет Андерсон, Девон Кэди-Ли, Сесиль Карре, Холли Менгерт

Printhouse: AST

Series: Learning to Draw on Computer and Tablet

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2021

ISBN: 9785041134730

Number of pages: 304

Size: 289x216x22 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 1352 g

ID: 745694

Why do the characters from our favorite books, cartoons, and games linger in our minds long after the final scene? The heroic main character, the scary villain, the funny sidekick - all were created by designers with special skills. This book will provide you with a comprehensive toolkit for creating characters for video games, animation, and book illustrations. It is written by industry professionals and includes everything you need to create successful images.
As a working case study, three artists are tasked with developing the same character for different platforms. The book allows you to see all the processes: working with the brief, analyzing feedback, correcting mistakes, interacting with the creative director and other colleagues, and the final presentation. This is a step-by-step learning process in which you will learn what works, what doesn't, and why.
This guide is perfect for your future professional projects. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the animation, book illustration, and video game industries and create your own unique characters!

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