Photo Manipulation Techniques: Character Design Process
Pluralsight
Course Summary
In this course, we develop a thumb sketch for a character and based on that we will develop a character closeup shot to show certain character particulars. Required Software: Photoshop CC
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Course Description
This course introduces designers, photographers, and illustrators to the character concept process, being able to use familiar photo manipulation techniques to a new creative field. This course will show how to interpret a character brief, how to develop a thumb sketch to block the character look and feel, how to modify the main source image to transpose the look and feel of the character and, how to make the transition from a good character concept to a villain character - without using digital painting techniques. Required Software: Photoshop CC.
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Course Syllabus
Course Overview- 1m 32s
—Course Overview 1m 32sIntroduction to Photo Manipulation Techniques in the Character Design Process- 16m 55s
—Establishing the Concept 3m 7s
—Character Description and Story 10m 1s
—Photo References Research 3m 47sMaking the Thumb Sketch- 17m 57sThe Hunter Character Development- 30m 43sCreating the Warrior- 17m 57s