basic / getting started
- small, quick thumbnail sketches - explore different poses, silhouettes, costumes, expressions
- a precise, recognizable outline for character recognition is key
- test dynamic poses that convey the character’s personality through posture
- testing expressions helps understand character’s emotional range
- draw character in an impactful scene to get a feel for them
- visual language should compare and contrast meaningfully from other characters in the group
- details like wear and tear on clothing from environment add dimension
https://masterclasses.iamag.co/pages/free-guide-character-design context
- world-building: understand the culture, tech, society where the character lives role
- consider the character’s role in the narrative, how they change throughout the story, and how they interact with other characters
- determine personality and psyche (character development)