3D Character Design and Illustration
A course by Enrique Escalona , Graphic Designer and 3D Illustrator
Joined November 2014
Bring characters from your imagination to life from scratch with Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Illustrator
Bring characters from your imagination to life from scratch with Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Illustrator
Joined November 2014
Pareidolia is the ability to find faces wherever you look. For graphic designer and 3D illustrator Enrique Escalona, this is his secret weapon for creating characters with simple expressions and big personalities. He transforms what he sees into sketches and works them into finished models with the power to charm any audience.
In this course, learn how to create 3D characters from scratch using Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Illustrator. Discover how to turn geometric shapes into bodies, design background elements for your character, and bring any idea from your imagination to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
23 lessons & 22 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (78)
- 1,185 students
- 23 lessons (5h 13m)
- 22 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Cinema 4D
Redshift RenderWhat is this course's project?
Design and model a 3D character with a sidekick, from the first sketches to the final touches.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in 3D illustration who wants to create memorable characters like those from their childhood.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed to take this course.
The only materials you need are a computer with Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Illustrator. You can also use Photoshop to put the finishing touches on your work.
Reviews
A course by Enrique Escalona
Enrique Escalona studied audiovisual communication at the Complutense University of Madrid and graphic design and the Art School of Toledo. He currently devotes his time to creating original characters with loads of personality that are easily recognizable for their memorable features or unique ways of moving.
Enrique is the founder of collaborative projects like @congraphart and has worked with major brands like Xiaomi. He has also worked on sets for theatre productions like Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, and Ghost thanks to his job as a production assistant for set construction.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Work Flow
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Using Splines and Deformers 1
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Use of Splines and Deformers 2
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Generators and Volume Constructor
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Search for References and Inspiration
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Character Drawing
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U3
Adding Volume to The Character
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The Face, the Soul of Our Character 1
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The Face, the Soul of Our Character 2
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Creation of the Character's Body 1
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Creation of the Character's Body 2
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Creation of the Character's Body 3
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Creation of the Mascot
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Body Preparation
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A Place to Live 1
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A Place to Live 2
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U4
Lights, Camera and Color
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Lighting and Cameras 1
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Lighting and Cameras 2
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Color and Texture 1
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Color and Texture 2
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Color and Texture 3
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Render and Export
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Retouching the Render and Presentation
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FP
Final project
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3D Character Design and Illustration
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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juf1976
Excelente curso!!! Estoy aprendiendo muchisimo!!!
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Excelente curso, aprendí demasiado. Lo recomiendo.
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PlusMuy minucioso en la explicación. Un muy buen curso
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