Stylized Character Creation Course
Unlock your potential in character modeling and animation with our Stylized Character Creation Course! Designed for intermediate 3D artists, this course offers hands-on projects that will elevate your skills and prepare you for exciting roles in animation and game design.
🎨 Welcome to the Stylized Character Creation Course! Are you ready to elevate your 3D modeling skills and become a master of character animation? This is the course you've been searching for! Designed specifically for intermediate artists like you, we will guide you through the intricacies of creating stunning stylized characters that not only look great but also come to life in dynamic animated scenes. With a focus on advanced techniques in modeling, rigging, and animation, you'll gain the expertise needed to stand out in the competitive fields of animation and game design. Let's embark on this exhilarating journey together!
Course Modules
Module 1: Anatomy & Proportions Unleashed
Dive deep into the anatomy of stylized characters, mastering proportions that breathe life into your designs. This module lays the critical groundwork for understanding how to stylize characters without losing their believability, setting the stage for your character's design and functionality in animation.
Module 2: Texturing Mastery with Substance Painter
Unlock the power of advanced texturing techniques using Substance Painter. This module focuses on creating visually compelling textures that enhance your character's design, making it animation-ready and visually striking.
Module 3: Rigging Fundamentals: The Backbone of Animation
Master the art of rigging with a focus on creating functional rigs that allow for expressive character movements. This module emphasizes the principles of rigging and best practices for character animation.
Module 4: Weight Painting: The Art of Natural Movement
Explore the intricacies of weight painting to ensure your character moves naturally and realistically. This module highlights the importance of weight distribution for believable animation.
Module 5: Animation Principles: Bringing Characters to Life
Apply core animation principles to breathe life into your character. This module focuses on timing, spacing, and character movement, culminating in a short animated scene that tells a story.
Module 6: Scene Composition & Lighting Techniques
Learn how to compose your animated scene effectively and use lighting to enhance the mood. This module ties together all previous skills into a cohesive final product that captivates viewers.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will master advanced character modeling techniques, focusing on stylization and anatomical accuracy, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
You will implement effective rigging and weight painting strategies, ensuring your characters move naturally and fluidly, a skill highly sought after in animation studios.
You will create a stunning, portfolio-ready animated character integrated into a 30-second scene, showcasing your newfound skills and creativity.
Time Commitment
This course is designed to be completed in just 8-10 weeks, with a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. Think of this as an investment in your future—by not enrolling, you risk missing out on the opportunity to transform your skills and career!