Animation character design

Author: Li Tie, Zhang Haili / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book elaborates on the relationship between animated scripts and character design, the process of character design in animation, and how to train fundamental skills. It provides an in-depth introduction to the principles of character anatomy and the role of expressions, as well as a detailed explanation of the application of clothing and props in animated character design. From structural diagrams, renderings, multi-angle perspective drawings, head structure dissections, detailed hand and foot designs, posture diagrams, facial expression diagrams, clothing diagrams, prop diagrams, character family proportion diagrams, hairstyle diagrams, mouth shape diagrams, and color reference charts, the book thoroughly covers the standards of animated character design. This book combines theoretical guidance with a wealth of carefully curated case studies, emphasizing both theory and practice. It is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students in animation, gaming, and digital media, as well as anime enthusiasts for reading and self-study. It can also serve as a reference book for professionals in animation, gaming, and digital media.