Stylized Characters in 3D [CGMA, Hannah Kang - 2024]
- Publisher
- CGMA
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Hannah Kang
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 00:00
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2022
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $699
This 8-week course is designed to guide you through the process of creating a stylized character, culminating in a finished model by the end. You will start by gathering your favorite concepts and building a solid foundation in the fundamentals of form. Through this course, you will learn to progress from primary to secondary forms, emphasizing body and facial features to enhance appeal. By the end, you will understand how to develop a stylized character from start to finish.
Week #1: Introduction to Stylized Modeling
- Activities:
- Gather and present concepts for modeling.
- Discuss the characteristics of stylized design.
Week #2: Blocking Out the Character
- Activities:
- Block out the character using primitive shapes.
- Focus on broad strokes and overall silhouette.
Week #3: Forms of the Body
- Activities:
- Add secondary forms to the character.
- Explore the anatomical structure and stylization techniques.
Week #4: Facial Features
- Activities:
- Sculpt facial features, including eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.
- Discuss how to convey expression and personality through facial details.
Week #5: Hands and Feet
- Activities:
- Learn how to sculpt hands and feet.
- Focus on proportions and stylization techniques for extremities.
Week #6: Costumes and Props
- Activities:
- Block out the character's costume and any props.
- Clean up and refine costume designs to fit the character.
Week #7: Clean Up
- Activities:
- Conduct a thorough cleanup of the character model.
- Focus on ensuring proper topology and detailing.
Week #8: Pose and Final Detail Pass
- Activities:
- Polypaint the character and pose it for final presentation.
- Participate in a final critique session, providing feedback on each other's characters.
