How to Become an Artist for Video Games - RIOT Games Art Lead Charles Lee

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How to Become an Artist for Video Games - RIOT Games Art Lead Charles Lee

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In the past twenty years, video games have evolved from relatively simple screen representations to complex 3-dimensional worlds where the characters seem to leap off the screen. Along with more complex imagery, the job of video game artists has evolved into a number of different roles, each with its own distinct tasks: concept artist, 2-D animator, 3-D animator, and 2-D texture artist. Charles Lee talks about his career path as a concept artist for RIOT Games.
Charles Lee is co-founder of Kazone Art. He is currently Art Director at Sony Pictures Animation (Formerly Art Lead at Riot Games).
Currently, Charles teaches Environment & Vehicle Design for Entertainment at Kazone Art (LIVE Online Class). This course focuses on the fundamentals of designing an environment and character for video games and film. The student will learn how to select reference and study in composition, digital painting, lighting. This class is essential for the student who wishes to create an awesome art for a portfolio.
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@rickhefnerdesign4819 4 жыл бұрын

I had Charles as a teacher for many years and learned a ton from him, more than I did at Art Center. Definitely an amazing teacher and skilled artist

@KazoneArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment!

@nemo7228 3 жыл бұрын

How, did u reach out to him or something.

@skriblez9001 3 жыл бұрын

@@nemo7228 I’m guessing that you probably have to get into where he teaches, and then as you build your status you will be able to work with more and more people. That’s what I’ve managed to find out in my research with concept art school

@alex_oiman 4 жыл бұрын

6:10 thats it right there! thats how most people get into the industry your skill will only get you so far, but having connections, as always, gets you very far very quick

@mikz8694 3 жыл бұрын

very sad connection =(

@talvarjitaahan3743 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any ideas how to make Connections?

@krysxmoon 3 жыл бұрын

This is extremely true unfortunately.

@aliyutube 2 жыл бұрын

@@talvarjitaahan3743 friends, groups, communities.

@doukzu 2 жыл бұрын

@@talvarjitaahan3743 I'm not entirely sure in a professional setting myself, but contributing to communities I'm in has helped me get a lot of minor opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise. For example, posting consistently in a community and having the head of that community notice your work. Working with one of the heads can get you _more_ recognition on an even higher level.

@cr0w.b4r79 2 жыл бұрын

i am admittedly not a great artist. i’ve been drawing for a while but only started taking it seriously my senior year of high school. i started engineering school this semester, hated it and changed my major and hope that i can improve enough to build a portfolio and potentially work as a riot artist one day. i’m not really sure where to start tho, i’m mainly focusing on perfecting anatomy before i get to style and all that but i just don’t really know where to go from there.

@saprine_ 2 жыл бұрын

Rooting for you!!

@abbyrudh1399 2 жыл бұрын

fundamentals start from there

@andrevaughn6980 Жыл бұрын

Study concept art from their games when it comes time to make a portfolio for them

@Grimsyreaper 2 жыл бұрын

What a wholesome and humble guy.. the fact that I'm getting some insights about his journey and tips on how to get into riot (a job that i'd really like) and everything about the industry in general, i appreciate it so much!

@grimey2375 3 жыл бұрын

I just graduated from school and I really want to get into the game art industry but I'm just having trouble getting my foot in the door. Most places are looking for senior level artists and there really isnt many options for junior level artists I would love if you had any tips for getting started

@ripples1072 3 жыл бұрын

look at art outsourcing to get some experience

@artzytoastvt 3 жыл бұрын

Apply anyway! You never know

@factorx7965 2 жыл бұрын

damn the only real easier way to get in is through connections

@rat3944 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 16 now and I have been practicing since I was 11 I’ve been recently really practicing hard so I can work for riot games one day it’s my dream job 😭

@rat3944 2 жыл бұрын

(I sadly don’t know of any people with connections to riot but I do have some of my stepdads friends who works for a different company like riot)

@gekkxkuu 2 жыл бұрын

Yoo also 16 and have the exact same dream as you! Work hard, I believe in you. Btw imagine we meeting in a few years at riot😭😂

@hipxel8918 2 жыл бұрын

Keep going yall. 16 here and i am going to make my daydreams real using blender.

@rat3944 2 жыл бұрын

@@hipxel8918 hell yeah go for it I believe in you

@endhvi7360 2 жыл бұрын

Me too bro i'm currently making my portfolio for a freelance career, and i'm also 16 :)

@johncliffalvarez6513 2 жыл бұрын

How to become an artist for video games: Know someone, and even better, have already worked in a major gaming studio.

@saprine_ 2 жыл бұрын

its my dream job too but now im kinda losing hope since its hard to gain connections but hopefully once I graduate I already have the connections I need

@johncliffalvarez6513 2 жыл бұрын

@@saprine_ Same and I’m already way past being a graduate. At least you’re in the perfect position for internships and other programs similar to that which are geared towards students and recent grads. For us “senior” professionals without good connections, it’s like being caught in a perpetual catch 22.

@saprine_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@johncliffalvarez6513 aww omg and that actually sucks :(( but still rooting for you! I hope you still get more opportunities and stuff

@johncliffalvarez6513 2 жыл бұрын

@@saprine_ Hope so too! Thanks, Lia :)

@factorx7965 2 жыл бұрын

@@saprine_ make friends people they come in handy

@garigari8937 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't know they've been working for Arcane for that long😲

@TheLazyArtist722 3 жыл бұрын

Same lol I just saw their ad on google!

@jascorp-gamingmore5410 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh amd then released by 2021, bruh thats long

@cherylgauthier 2 жыл бұрын

Charles Lee seems so genuine. I wish I could meet him

@blawnie9330 11 ай бұрын

Tysm for this video😭 Being Artist for video games is literally my dream job. Im on the way!!!

@mainakroy1250 3 жыл бұрын

Well gotta work harder to get into Riot

@saprine_ 2 жыл бұрын

yes!!!! lets claim it

@zayklagdamen8261 4 жыл бұрын

I want to take art classes but in my place here in the Philippines its kinda difficult. Also i think im taking the wrong college course.. I just feel its not in line with what i want to be working in the future. -Edit: the interview actually is pretty helpful for us beginner artists who still have no knowledge abou the industry.. A lot of thanks for this channel❤

@Jaemy_art 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too..im from PH and im thinking of only finishing high school and then focus on my art

@mariaclaravelasquez6605 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an art student here in PH but the college itself doesn't take our course seriously, it's really disappointing 😂

@k_wallflower218 3 жыл бұрын

Fellow Pinoys count me in. It's really saddening how we don't have that much opportunity here. I'm taking fine arts in college right now cause it's the only art related course available in my province, definitely not enjoying it. I kinda wish we have art courses here in line with getting to this kind of industry, cause I always wanted to be a concept artist.

@GoingAery 2 жыл бұрын

Graphic design student here and my opinion in this based on my peers in my major who are also artists and freelancers is that you should still go to school. I don’t know about Art colleges in the Philippines but at the very least get a minor or major in Business. Because if you’re going towards the freelance route, you’ll have to learn to market and manage yourself. A major in graphic design will still help grow your creativity and design process but if I’d known art bootcamps exist, I would’ve gone for that instead. Where I live it costs about $9,000 or more but that’s still cheaper than university education.

@luscioushermit8154 2 жыл бұрын

broo 😭 marunong ako magdrawing ska legit gusto qng magwork sa art in gaming/animation, pero pinag arki ako nang parents q 😭😭

@sniper50005 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way of getting that sort of teaching with kazone outsite of the USA, like in the UK ?

@pepsikthelegend8367 4 жыл бұрын

Soon :).

@saprine_ 2 жыл бұрын

yes lets claim it!

@s0ne01 4 жыл бұрын

great video, didn't appear in my notifications

@hurtcore2374 3 жыл бұрын

This is very informative! I'm glad this came to my recommendation!

@gchoi6138 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Asoroa 2 жыл бұрын

All that time on them working on arcane was worth it

@vallelorum997 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a sketchbook tour with kim jung gi or karl kopinski?

@chiaramarker 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know Proko? I think he did sketchbook tours with both of them ^^

@user-gp2fl6fu7l 2 жыл бұрын

That's a dream of mine that will never come true but ok

@EverydetailofCharis Жыл бұрын

Wait dad? That’s literally my father lol, he’s really nice and I’m so happy he worked on arcane even though I can’t watch it yet

@AceHardy 4 жыл бұрын

👑

@nasserfirelordarts6574 4 жыл бұрын

awesome interview !

@KazoneArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Genie_Graffiti 4 жыл бұрын

Good

@oggu6393 4 жыл бұрын

how old is he now ?

@user-dk1yd8gl8w Жыл бұрын

I originally wanted to become a nurse so I picked my subjects according to that but now I realize that game designing is my dream

@NobushiHat Жыл бұрын

That's what I wanted to do to, I wanted to be a nurse but now I wanna be a game artist but I have no clue how to start nor am I great at art

@wearenotthesame4689 Жыл бұрын

G'day sir, I have a question, is it possible for me (who lives in SEA) to work in riot games on the USA?

@AshFrost-om5eq 5 ай бұрын

This is my dream job, 😭😭

@peloscom4442 3 жыл бұрын

su programa falla y a mi me reportan? q tipo de lenguaje de programacion estan usando?

@schadowizationproductions6205 4 жыл бұрын

Watch Jim Sterling.

@edylsonajucha2896 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@fredcustodio5078 Жыл бұрын

who is she?, would love to see her works

@factorx7965 2 жыл бұрын

Damn currently in highschool with okay skill level looks like i gotta grind way more less do this my fellow art people >:D

@TheMrWarhangel 3 жыл бұрын

How he get into industry ? count how many times he said *Right* but its probably not Right , that was RIOT , right guys ? , thats riot( right)

@Dylb0 4 жыл бұрын

hahah dang this is from 2018

@peloscom4442 3 жыл бұрын

amo lol pero esta pasando de bueno a lo basura

@mrwhitey2027 Жыл бұрын

Welp I'm losing hope after losing count at 500 jobs no one wants me, I make both Illustrations and characters concept art, both paiting and photobashing. But does anyone wants me? No. At this point I'm just not sure if art is my job anymore

@peloscom4442 3 жыл бұрын

no me gusta comentar pero estoy muy enfadado por 3 veses q me punen por q el programa lago no es mi culpa

@osanaisamyth5591 3 жыл бұрын

How to get a ticket to sexual harassment town

@zforzorro8956 2 жыл бұрын

Aka Riot/Blizzard

@Joejooegerran Жыл бұрын

We need to talk about how Riot Games in an extension of the Chinese Communist Party.

@ghost7685 4 жыл бұрын

i would take his advice,But considering how many sjw's work at riot or how many times they have bent the knee to sjw tantrums. I'm sure it would do more harm than good.

@Userdoesnotexit 4 жыл бұрын

I think the majority of artists and animators working there don't give a flying fuck about all that nose dude .. They just there to work on something cool and call it a day....Then they can switch jobs.. Riot would be good on ur CV.. and thats that. Really, You should not invest your brain cells on these people or what noise SJW do online... its just cancers trash that should never be consumed Period.

@xbererror5088 4 жыл бұрын

Bruv most artists don’t care at all about politics and frankly it’s just annoying, especially living in America. Everything doesn’t have to be politicized lmao

@lives2soak 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, find a different job then.

@NukaColaLight 4 жыл бұрын

With that kind of attitude you will not be part of the industry for long, provided you could even get there.

@ripples1072 3 жыл бұрын

you sound like a baby

@talvarjitaahan3743 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna start, too. Get into Art Design, Game Art design. However I have No Idea how to start

@Orozus 3 жыл бұрын

Try schoolism

@IAmMangu 3 жыл бұрын

I guess the first thing is to get good and then is to get recognized. Try Domestika, Linda, Skillshare, Schoolism tutorials (Like @ancient aliens are coming said above). Then get your art out there on all major art social media platforms like Artstation and even Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook to try to get seen. Good Luck!

@talvarjitaahan3743 3 жыл бұрын

@@IAmMangu thanks, both of you! Im making good Progress, especially on artstation :)