Character Design: Creation of 2D Characters
A course by Juan Francisco Cancelleri , Illustrator
Joined March 2018
Learn to design characters for video games and graphic adventures
Learn to design characters for video games and graphic adventures
Joined March 2018
The characters created by the illustrator Juan Cancelleri can be found in all kinds of publishing, animation and videogame projects from different platforms. He started creating backgrounds for animation projects in García Ferré's production company almost three decades ago and since then he has specialized in the creation of characters for videogames and graphic adventures, which has allowed him to become the creator of incredible worlds, but also of his population.
In this course you will learn to create characters from the initial brief and sketch to the final file, with all the elements prepared to animate. From the hand of Juan you will see all the processes that you must take into account when designing a character, with special emphasis on their emotional aspects, body language and costumes.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 23 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (81)
- 1,865 students
- 14 lessons (1h 55m)
- 23 additional resources (15 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 PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Paying close attention to emotional and character aspects, you will design a fantastic character.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To illustrators, concept artists, designers and anyone who is looking to start in the world of character creation and want to learn how to prepare them for use in video games or graphic adventures.
Requirements and materials
It is advisable to have basic knowledge of drawing and Adobe Photoshop.
With respect to the materials, a computer is necessary in which you must have installed an image editing program and it is also advisable to use a graphic tablet.
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A course by Juan Francisco Cancelleri
Juan Cancelleri was born in Buenos Aires and his initial training is due to teachers such as De los Ríos, Eduardo Ferro, Claudio Aboy and the plastic artist Abril Barrado. He got his first professional job in animation projects in García Ferré's production company, from whom he keeps the best memories and to whom he owes his confidence. From that moment he dedicated his career to the world of animation, first creating backgrounds and later as a character creator. He took advantage of his time in Hook up Animation to gain experience in digital art and now he has decided to face the challenge of immersing himself fully in the editorial, advertising and videogames fields, which allows him to bring together his two passions: represent fantastic worlds and the characters that live in it.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preproduction: Start of the project
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Analysis of the brief
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First sketches
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Photographs and refinement of the sketch
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U3
Production: Concept color
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Concept of color I
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Color concept II
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Polishing and modeling of the face
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Body modeling and accessories I
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Body modeling and accessories II
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Body modeling and accessories III
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Final lighting
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U4
Postproduction: Edition to animate
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Organization of the file
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Professional advice
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FP
Final project
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Character design: creation of 2D characters
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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.
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Excelente curso para aprender Diseño de Personajes, pasando por todas sus etapas. Muy detallado y conciso. Muy buen profesor. Altamente recomendable!
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