Designing a Cast of Characters in Photoshop
In this tutorial we will move through a series of simple design steps to create a cast of characters.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial we will move through a series of simple design steps to create a cast of characters. This design sequence gives you the freedom to create unique characters while also defining the overall look and feel of your world. We will go through the design of Sci-Fi cast, showcasing two opposing sides in a conflict: the rulers and the rebels. We'll go over how the decision to contrast an idea like Shape Design can create unique groups, while choosing to focus on simplified Tonal Design can unify the world that we're creating. Using these techniques, you will be able to design a cast from scratch, respond to a brief, or troubleshoot weak character designs.
Table of contents
- Designing with Shapes 11m
- Using Scale and Proportion 10m
- Designing and Refining with Silhouettes 11m
- Using Tone in Character Design 10m
- Continuing to Use Tone in Character Design 10m
- The Use of Rhythm in Design 10m
- Adding Color to Our Character Designs 11m
- Expanding Our Design Language into Additional Characters 11m
- Summary and Moving Forward 10m
About the author
Tim Gibson is a Character Designer and Graphic Novelist, who has worked on film projects like Tintin, District 9, and Avatar. He has a background in 3D animation and has an Honour Degree in Visual Communication Design. He is passionate about using illustration to tell stories and is currently working on his solo comic project www.mothcity.com