Character Design For Animation in Illustrator

Unlock the secrets to creating compelling characters for animation! This course dives deep into character design, going beyond aesthetics to build characters with genuine personality and a "soul." Learn the theory behind character psychology and how to translate emotions into visual design.

Discover the 4 basic areas of personality that will make your characters stand out. Master the art of defining attitude through shape language – understand the impact of round vs. pointy features and how they communicate character traits.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of concept art fundamentals, focusing on the meaning behind different shapes. You'll learn how to establish a strong, expressive pose that instantly conveys your character's personality.

You will learn how to:

• Create memorable characters that resonate with audiences.
• Understand the theory behind character psychology for deeper character development.
• Identify and utilize the 4 basic areas of personality for distinct character traits.
• Effectively define attitude through visual cues.
• Grasp the basics of concept art and its application to character design.
• Understand shapes and their meaning in character design.

But it doesn't stop there! Designed specifically for animators, this course includes a dedicated section on preparing your character for animation. Learn how to prepare your character in Illustrator, including essential angles and the importance of a storyboard. We'll guide you through tracing each body part to ensure seamless rigging in After Effects or any other animation software.

Follow along with a step-by-step tutorial as we build Character Brad from the ground up! This hands-on approach will equip you with the skills to design and prepare your characters for animation success.

Enroll now and start bringing your animated characters to life!