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How To Be a Character Designer
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Whether you’re trying to make a career out of being a character designer, or you simply have a story you’d like to tell that needs characters, this video is a breakdown of all the things a character designer should practice and understand, including Drawing Fundamentals, Story, Design Principles, and how to put these into practice yourself. This video is a little rapid-fire, but almost all of these topics are things we’ve gone over on Character Design Forge before, with links provided if you’re interested.
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@diamondjub2318 2 жыл бұрын
one thing I enjoy doing with humanoid characters I've made is to try to make them in every character creator I have access to, sometimes I change the official drawn designs from cool things found in the creator designs
@shuacraft9193 2 жыл бұрын
That’s actually a pretty interesting design tip
@moldyreesescups 2 жыл бұрын
i used to do that all the time when flash games were still around! i use it from time to time with The Sims 4 and character creator apps. when i do use them, it helps me break down what their most defining features are versus the features that don’t really change the design overall. you can end up finding cool things (like you also mentioned) that work perfectly with your character, many of which you wouldn’t have thought of otherwise! i thought i was the only one who did this 😅. after reading your comment i feel a lot better about using them. honestly, i think i should go back to doing it as often as i used to :)!!
@moldyreesescups 2 жыл бұрын
i just realized your comment is three months old, but if you read this i’d appreciate any character creator recommendations! if anyone else that uses them comes across this, i’ll take any recommendations i can get :)!
@diamondjub2318 2 жыл бұрын
@@moldyreesescups I can only remember 2 off the top of my head but they're the ones I use most often, the nintendo mii maker, and vroid studio
@moldyreesescups 2 жыл бұрын
@@diamondjub2318 okay, thanks!
@CindyHuskyGirl 2 жыл бұрын
so youre telling me i have to actually GO OUTSIDE to learn (parts of) character design? *Shudders* scary
@spaceocelot35 2 жыл бұрын
Yesterday, I gave a speech on character design for my communications class. I covered most of the things you talked about here and even cited some of your work as a source. Your videos have been an inspiration. Thanks for doing what you do.
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Hey well done, I hope it went good! Much appreciated!
@graceoartyo 2 жыл бұрын
you’re honestly one of the best art channels I know on youtube, and you’ve helped me a TON. Your videos have helped me a little bit on the technical side (not nearly as much as proko or sinix, but a little) but what theyve REALLY helped with is how I think about art, and I honestly think that’s played the biggest role. Thank you for all that you do :)
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
That’s great! I’m trying to get more technical vids out, like the series over these next two weeks… glad I’ve been of help though 🙂
@caspardghost204 2 жыл бұрын
Margret was doing great until last week when I had to take her to the vet because she ate a bunch of magnets. She had to have surgery to have them removed, but now margret’s feeling much better
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
MARGRET, Whatd we say about eating polarizing minerals? 😫
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Oh hey, loud intro! I didn't get a chance to ask you in the video, so I will here: What are some of your biggest struggles when it comes to character design?
@theartsyfarmer3748 2 жыл бұрын
Having the outfit and hair (cough cough mostly hair) be practical in the character’s story and setting!
@Danielcrane222 2 жыл бұрын
For me first it’s actually thinking of what it should be, but a part of it is the face and small clothing details.
@sylvesterthekiibokinnie1637 2 жыл бұрын
Trying to give my cats more unique shapes
@JW-dr2br 2 жыл бұрын
@@sylvesterthekiibokinnie1637 If you own a cat, try using camera filters to exaggerate your cats form :)
@soarimg 2 жыл бұрын
Me being a horrible artist, and massive self criticism
@sundalosketch4769 2 жыл бұрын
i'm confident in creating characters of all kinds of variety even if it doesn't look the best yet. Main problem for me at least is knowing or figuring out how to connect characters to the same world while not always connecting them together. My fix on that for now is to just look at their species or the particular character's situation and wonder if they look good next to other characters. Same "art style" same atomically similar ideals of the rules of the universe? It's hard to explain but you do see it when you doodle on paper. Especially on one paper where you essentially create what i like to call "page pals". Page pals usually become characters that automatically feel like they're friends, family or just fit in the same universe together no matter where it is. But it doesn't help all the time and i feel lost when it doesn't click with a majority of my designs.
@MangoBirb22 2 жыл бұрын
Every time you post a video I always rush to my ipad to draw a character. You always bring a new concept that sparks something and it really helps with art block!
@little_toggle 2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to mention how much your channel has helped me. Thank you for uploading helpful videos such as these.
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@salvidomum5287 2 жыл бұрын
I'm really behind enforcing the difference between designer and an idea guy. It's like making someone put their money where their mouth is. Idea guys cheapen the amount of work that actually goes into the design process
@WesternEchidna 2 жыл бұрын
I am really happy i found this channel. Its really helped inspire me to get back into drawing (mostly do sketch pencil art, dont have a tablet or anything like that) and be more than just an "idea man"
@stratovolcano7813 2 жыл бұрын
Brookes your dedication to breaking down information is so admirable !
@poepoe5311 2 жыл бұрын
I've always appreciated your work and teachings. Your videos have helped me a lot with character design and workflow. I look forward to more of your videos in the future. 💜
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@emmie5386 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you made a video covering this! I'm currently working through your course right now, and as a beginner, it has been perfect for me. Thank you so much for sharing these lessons both on youtube & in the course!
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, I'm glad! Enjoy the rest of the course!
@that1sprig 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I stumbled upon this channel because I want to pursue character or game design as a career. I only found this channel a week or so ago, and your videos have already been so helpful. Thank you for making these videos, and thank you for all your advice!
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@JW-dr2br 2 жыл бұрын
I think every artist should learn realism. That's just my opinion :)
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
I thinks it’s really valuable!
@goatedlogic 2 жыл бұрын
People tend to enjoy drawing to a more fantastical style, however you're definitely not wrong
@Mjumiman 2 жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to the upcoming series on construction!
@markguyton2868 2 жыл бұрын
Me: "maybe I should try to make new character designs, just for practice and adding to my skills." Also Me: **Decides to work on the same single character they've been working on for over 5 years...**
@paradoxtatorstudios9681 2 жыл бұрын
same honestly--but then I add new characters lol. Also--I really, really don't wanna come off as rude, but--are you non-binary? it's cool if you are
@markguyton2868 2 жыл бұрын
@@paradoxtatorstudios9681 No, I'm not. If you're referring to the background, I just like purple and the guy in the pic is leaning on a table, the image is just cropped. Apologies if it looked like a flag or something(?)
@paradoxtatorstudios9681 2 жыл бұрын
@@markguyton2868 Oh no i was wondering as you had “they’ve” No worries, i was just wondering
@markguyton2868 2 жыл бұрын
@@paradoxtatorstudios9681 No prob.
@avtpro 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Definitions with no fluff. Thanks.
@salvidomum5287 2 жыл бұрын
Positive feedback prior to forming good comments
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
We love to see it, thank you
@lohunterbyron3514 2 жыл бұрын
5:65 I would pick THAT as my starter
@sylvanshroom 2 жыл бұрын
Rly solid video Brookes!! It always helps me to have a base to go back to, to help me focus and refer to, so I expect I'll be watching this one many times :)
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@potatoria 2 жыл бұрын
im not looking to become a character designer but I want to learn more about it to stretch my brain a little and help my art out. I think even artsy endeavours could benefit from your approach; especially for me currently because I'm kind of stuck in a phase where I'm trying to "prove" I'm a good artist by focusing on realism but I really miss/enjoy being creative and taking liberties outside of the norm.
@CharacterDesignForge Жыл бұрын
UPDATE: Like the character in the thumbnail? That's Biko, the main character, who's available to give you healing as a plush, only until 11/6/22! Grab it to directly support the development of my animated series Stormfellers! www.makeship.com/products/biko-plush
@beastaroxstudio9848 11 ай бұрын
the links in the description are broken just wanted to let you know
@CharacterDesignForge 11 ай бұрын
@@beastaroxstudio9848 which? I’m not seeing any as broken.
@probablyastarfish9174 Жыл бұрын
I've been trying to learn character design by myself for a while, still just barely one year though, I've still got a lot to learn
@theartsyfarmer3748 2 жыл бұрын
Margaret’s doing good
@toadboydude5015 2 жыл бұрын
Margaret says Hi.
@roachthefish 2 жыл бұрын
Damn it, your videos always inspire me and motivate me to draw. Well, what a pity I watched it before doing homework, but I'm sure school can wait a few hours hahaha
@sneebze6096 2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool, thank you!
@fcathamster1997 2 жыл бұрын
I'm making a fantasy fiction book about cats and dogs
@knotty4700 2 жыл бұрын
I'm always inspired after watching one of your vids :)
@edizgunes 2 жыл бұрын
Legend video
@godahlrogue8587 2 жыл бұрын
Margaret's doing fine, if non-corpreal
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
The non-zero chance that a person named Margaret will watch this video
@kingduckmonkey 2 жыл бұрын
For some reason your links don't work for me. Says I don't have permission.
@fossilco.artrelateddocumen331 2 жыл бұрын
Last time i saw Margaret she was doing fine.👍
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad for her, great to know
@TheZiiFamily 2 жыл бұрын
Shoot I remembered I wanted to ask something but ive lost it oh well, but nice intro
@spongebobbestchannelever2161 2 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@projp9057 2 жыл бұрын
Good tips
@Yusufoh8 2 жыл бұрын
This video is really good. Too bad I suck at writting and drawing, also I criticise myself so much that I go in a writters depresion. But good video. :):
@PilferpupCartoons 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Another great video! :D
@adriftalina6085 Жыл бұрын
I really feel like character designing is the best job for me, but I'm not sure what courses I would have to take, beacuse some courses of 'art' is alot of painting and drawing more realistic things . What courses are best for character designing?
@CharacterDesignForge Жыл бұрын
Hey there Alina! Have you looked into my course, Learn Character Design? It's specifically built around exactly what you're looking for!
@godahlrogue8587 2 жыл бұрын
Good video brookes--i have nothing to say, have some engagement
@allisonf.m.404 2 жыл бұрын
I need some advice. I've been writing my own story for quite some time and im in love with it. All my characters are human/of human complex. I CANNOT draw, paint, or create human drawings in general. I really want my characters to come to life on paper or through painting apps. Can anyone point me to a source of helpful tip and instructions?
@glitchy_catt 2 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the song from the outro? It's too catchy!
@trans4mer4god 2 жыл бұрын
To your original question, I struggle with design style. My brain wants to approach realism, but I struggle w proportion and would really prefer something more stylized. Also, where are the links you mention?
@peculiarcanine9443 2 жыл бұрын
i'm shocked that we didn't get to see bico in the video at all save for his picture in the hexagons in the bg nice vid :)
@Barada73 2 жыл бұрын
How to be a character designer: Step 1: design a character. Step 2: make room for all the piles of cash that will be coming your way. Step 3: figure out what you’re going to wear to the Oscars when the movie made about your character gets nominated for Best Picture. Step 4: repeat step 1. ;)
@Clumsynyxx 2 жыл бұрын
Okay so i have taken this as a challenge for myself coz i got so ammazed by gravity falls journal 3 it made me jelous that cant i create something like that! A book of my own imaginary monsters my work! So i descided to with my bf write a list of imaginary monsters i made 63 i guess of them now the only thing left is designing em lol journal 3 was a group work that also by proffessionals... But shy cant i be a proffessional i wanna create something like that too but idk whT to do.....
@W4ve_the_bat 2 жыл бұрын
I have a sneaky charming loyal character there name moonlight
@geryuthetzakandi2769 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips for comic lettering? It's my major folly, I don't understand it
@robbied4766 2 жыл бұрын
Learn to draw by a great teacher, sure. But, teach me about those overalls.
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Just a shop apron for here in the forge :D
@robbied4766 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge Haha! I had a feeling that's what it was. Forge on, my brother. :)
@RosheenQuynh 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, I wish I had the time to actually learn art but I'd need help from folks who already have that knowledge whenever I need it (sometime in the future) ;3;
@jaysss410 11 ай бұрын
Okay I'd like to introduce myself, my name's Jayden and in 20 years+ I'm gonna be a well known snd respected character designer in my industry. That's my dream, that's what I'm working towards. Next week i will start my internship called sth like design assistant, my first step in reaching my goal. Let's see what the future might bring!
@jaysss410 11 ай бұрын
***apprenticeship
@isleling5191 2 жыл бұрын
Can i be a character designer if i can only sculpt?
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's viable for some digital sculptors to ignore drawing, depending on the application of their work, but I feel you'd be hard pressed to find someone who can iterate non-destructively as fast as with drawing. Plus, drawing is just as much about comprehension of what something should look like through observation, not just in ability to replicate.
@ratans2 2 жыл бұрын
the course website shows a 403 forbidden message and can't access it
@TelestoTheBesto 2 жыл бұрын
I thought the thumbnail said "How To Be a Cinematic Disaster".
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
I think you might be watching a little too much of *that* corner of KZfaq
@TelestoTheBesto 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge I've actually only watched 3 videos about bad movies.
@ziggykatz12 2 жыл бұрын
Random question, do you have a Discord group of any sort?
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
There's access for Patrons.
@AnmoSoftCreations 2 жыл бұрын
Are you using procreate??
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, for years! Make sure to check out the dozens of Procreate vids on the channel
@AnmoSoftCreations 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge thanks for replying and your videos are awesome I really appreciate your work , all the best 👍👍
@NotASpyReally 2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel but it always feels like something's missing When I got to the outro I realized why I felt like this: I think a character is incomplete without their own theme music haha
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
I’m confused- which character?
@NotASpyReally 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge I mean any character... But maybe I'm the one who's confused and what I said makes little sense haha I think what I mean is: For example you say that the backstory of a character is important in its design right? Well, the music is important too... Does that make sense?
@jackiebjerga5478 Жыл бұрын
how do you make the cards?
@smgbuckeeofficial Жыл бұрын
Hey what degree should I pursue to become a character designer?
@CharacterDesignForge Жыл бұрын
A good portfolio > any degree. Recruiters and studios don’t care about degrees, only good work
@dovahchicken935 2 жыл бұрын
Don't have to be a good artist, meanwhile the art in the video.
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Hmm?
@dovahchicken935 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge you said you don't have to be super good at art to be a concept artist, and meanwhile your art looks really good
@legometaworld2728 2 жыл бұрын
1. Design characters
@everyonegetselfears1444 2 жыл бұрын
Sprig Plantar.
@rzrx1337 2 жыл бұрын
First
@davidhruaia2820 2 жыл бұрын
cant access the course,please check into this matter
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Hi David, can you explain what you mean?
@davidhruaia2820 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge Forbidden You don't have permission to access this resource. Additionally, a 403 Forbidden error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request. this is what i got
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidhruaia2820 Hi David, I was able to resolve this error. Turned out to be an expired card on the billing for the learncharacterdesign.com domain. Got it all fixed now!
@davidhruaia2820 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge great,i now able to access it.thank you
@kokonuss8745 2 жыл бұрын
why need we to pay
@CharacterDesignForge 2 жыл бұрын
Whats the question?
@mango9808 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharacterDesignForge they probably ask why they need to pay for the courses
@BriBrissett 2 жыл бұрын
not only my first video as a 24 year old, but also the video that made me certain of the field I want to be in! this video was awesome! very well made, thankyou 🤌🏾🚀 I can’t wait to work at Pixar
@cheiftainvulpix 2 жыл бұрын
This helps alot. I think the only thing I struggle is world building sorta. XD
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