Basics of Character Design for Video Games [Visign, Mathias Konrad Osland]
- Publisher
- Visign
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Mathias Konrad Osland
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 08:24
- Release date
- Oct 1, 2023
- Skill level
- Product Price
- $359
This course will guide you through creating a unique video game character from scratch - from analysis and referencing to thumbnailing, refining, and final rendering.
Why are the basics of character design important?
In the video game industry, there is a specific production pipeline that artists follow. As concept artists and character designers, we need to be comfortable generating and iterating meaningful ideas quickly, as well as refining designs for production.Who is this course for?
If you enjoy drawing characters and are interested in the video game industry but don’t know where to start learning about concept art or character design, this course is for you!What will you learn?
You’ll learn the fundamentals of character design — from analysis and referencing to developing a final concept. The course introduces essential concepts in a clear and manageable way, giving you a solid understanding of how to iterate and create original, distinctive character designs.What will you achieve?
By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to design characters from scratch, overcome creative and visual challenges, and efficiently iterate meaningful design ideas.Instructor
Mathias Konrad Osland - Senior Concept Artist & Character DesignerMathias is an accomplished concept artist specializing in character and creature design. His exceptional ability to convey personality through pose, gesture, and expression - combined with his versatility across different art styles - has led to collaborations with major studios such as IGG, Phoenix Labs, Atomhawk, and many more.
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