Illustrating Characters for Animation in Adobe Photoshop

Unlock the secrets to compelling character design for animation! This course provides a wealth of character illustration tips, covering both conceptual and technical aspects within Adobe Photoshop. Learn to create memorable characters ready for frame-by-frame animation or After Effects.

Discover how to develop unique character backstories and explore creative body proportions – even designing characters from unexpected sources! We'll explore how character design powerfully supports animated storytelling.

This class guides you through the entire 2D character design process in Photoshop, from initial concept to final design. You'll master proportion, posing, and more. Hear valuable insights from professional animator Tyler Morgan, who shares his own character animation tips and tricks.

I'll demonstrate my personal character design process using Adobe Photoshop, but the techniques are adaptable. Feel free to follow along in Adobe Illustrator or Procreate – many concepts translate across programs.

Lessons Include:

• Character Design from Scratch: Learn to create original characters in Adobe Photoshop.
• Animation Tips from a Pro: Gain insights from professional character animator Tyler Morgan.
• Pre-Motion Process: An in-depth look at preparing your character for animation.
• Client Brief Character Design: A step-by-step guide to designing characters based on client needs.
• Character Posing with Reference Photos: Learn how to use reference photos effectively.
• Abstraction, Proportion & Distortion: Master techniques for dynamic character design.
• Communicating with Animation Teams: Essential tips for collaborating with professionals.
• Photoshop File Setup for Animation: Learn how to properly configure your files.

Perfect for:

• Illustrators new to animation.
• Motion designers looking to enhance their character design skills.
• Beginners eager to explore the world of character design.

Special thanks to Tyler Morgan (animator) and Mac Nelsen (editor).