Character Creation for Animation: Shapes, Color, and Expression
Offered By: Domestika
Course Description
Overview
Reveal your character’s personality by working on a concept and illustrate it using Photoshop
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.
- Introduction
- Preparation
- Production (part 1)
- Production (part 2)
- Post Production
- Final project
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.
Syllabus
- 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
Taught by
Laura Ewing Ferrer
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