by Martin Perhiniak | Publisher: Total Training | Release Date: June 2017 | ISBN: 10000MPCHARAC

In this 'Character Design: From Concept to Creation' course, you'll learn how to design characters for your next creative project. Whether you are an illustrator or graphic designer you will find this course useful as it provides a step-by-step guide to the process of creating amazing character art. Learn the methods and techniques from two creative professionals: a concept artist and graphic designer working on this project as a team. The main tools used in this 'Character Design: From Concept to Creation' course are Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, but most of the techniques can be applied in similar applications. Follow along with the included project files to make the most of this essential design course. Project Files included! Length: 1 hr 46 min

1. INTRO TO CHARACTER ANIMATION
   • Introduction 00:01:26
   • Brief 00:02:06
2. CONCEPT STAGE
   • Style 00:02:27
   • Shapes 00:04:11
   • Proportions 00:04:03
   • Silhouette 00:01:59
   • Contrast 00:01:58
   • Balance 00:02:21
   • Unity with Variety 00:01:48
   • Rhythm and Values 00:01:52
   • Colors 00:01:57
3. DESIGN STAGE
   • Document Setup 00:04:09
   • Basic Shapes 00:07:59
   • Combining Shapes 00:03:09
   • Animation 00:08:21
   • Pencil Tool 00:07:13
   • Pen Tool 00:03:56
   • Adding Colors 00:10:01
   • Details 00:03:26
   • Shading 00:10:31
   • Texture 00:06:45
4. CONCLUSION
   • Exporting Characters 00:06:18
   • Conclusion 00:01:03
   • Timelapse 00:07:04