Creative Character Design for Games and Animation
Creative Character Design for Games and Animation by Jenny Harder is a practical PDF guide for artists. This digital edition is available immediately after purchase, so you can begin reading without delay. The book offers a full character design workflow for games and animation.
Jenny Harder shares more than ten years of industry experience. She explains how to move from a brief and brainstorming to a finished character render.
Book Overview
This book takes you through the basic steps of character design for games and animation. It covers brainstorming, references, the development phase, and the final render. The book explores cartoon, stylized, and semi-realistic styles and explains when to use each.
Designed for junior artists, hobby artists, and art students, the guide uses a step-by-step approach. It includes checklists and worksheets for personal projects. Readers also learn how to work with clients and treat art as a product.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Step-by-step methods for creating a character from scratch.
- Ways to work with creative briefs and client feedback.
- Techniques for developing personality and avoiding stereotypes.
- How to build mood boards and use reference material effectively.
- Guidance on cartoon, stylized, and semi-realistic styles.
- Checklists, worksheets, and practical design tips.
- Industry advice for games and animation careers.
Why This Book Matters
Jenny Harder has worked on projects such as Hogwarts Legacy, Palia, Ubisoft’s For Honor, and Disney Infinity. She has also directed the award-winning animated short film Being Good. This book translates that professional experience into clear lessons for artists.
The book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to build stronger characters with purpose. It focuses on personality, story, shape, and functionality to create appealing designs.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 24.1 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 137 |
| Print Length | 136 pages |
| Author | Jenny Harder |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Imprint | Taylor & Francis Group, LLC |
| Publication Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 1032152966 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1032152967 |
| ISBN (Hardback) | 9781032152998 |
| ISBN (eBook) | 9781003243533 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9781003243533 |
| LCCN (Print) | 2022055697 |
| LCCN (Ebook) | 2022055698 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6.85 x 0.3 x 9.69 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,333,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 out of 5 stars (2) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical copy will be shipped. You will receive access immediately after purchase. The PDF works with the Kindle app on tablets, desktops, and mobile phones, as well as other apps that support PDF reading.
FAQ
How quickly can I access the book?
Your digital download is available immediately after purchase.
Will a physical book be shipped?
No. This is a digital edition and no print copy is shipped.
What devices can I use?
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, and mobile reading apps.
Add this practical character design guide to your digital library and develop more confident characters for games and animation.
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