Introduction to Character Design

 

In this short video I talk briefly about the basics of character design, how to start with simple basic shapes and work out from there, developing your characters personalities from very simple beginnings.  Character design is very much about contrasts - making characters feel different, and look different - with contrasting personalities. 

Character Design at Animation Apprentice

To see more about getting started with character design, see the blog posts below:

• The Art of Considered Character Design with Steve Sole
• Queen's Counsel is Back - For a Few Guineas More
• Going from Animator to Character Designer

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