Character Creation for Animation: Shapes, Color, and Expression

Reveal your character’s personality by working on a concept and illustrate it using Photoshop

• Introduction
• Preparation
• Production (part 1)
• Production (part 2)
• Post Production
• Final project

Creating a unique character design full of personality demands practice, imagination and—ideally—an experienced teacher in the field to show you the ropes. Illustrator and storyboard artist Laura Ewing has mastered the process of character design for animation. She most recently worked on Madrid 2120 as a storyboard artist, which received this year’s Goya award for best short animation.

In this course, Laura shares the secrets and methodology that has led to her success as a storyboard illustrator. Use Adobe Photoshop to build your character, learn how to draw emotive expressions and striking poses, and create a professional turnaround of your character to add to your portfolio.

• About Me
• My Influences
• What We Will Do in the Course?
• Interpreting a Brief
• Researching References
• Mood Board
• Selecting Shapes for Characters
• Trying Out Different Combinations of Shapes
• Refining The Structure 1
• Refining The Structure 2
• Line of Action 1
• Line of Action 2
• Body Language 1
• Body Language 2
• Facial Expressions
• Tricks and Checks
• Color and Presentation 1
• Color and Presentation 2
• Lights and Shadows
• Turnaround
• Bonus Work for Clients
• Professional Tips on How and Where to Showcase Your Work
• Character Creation for Animation: Shapes, Color, and Expression