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Introduction to 2D Character Design

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There are three different types of 2D characters:

  • Flat Characters - These are the simplest type of 2D character that is made up of a single shape.
  • Modular Characters - Modular characters have different parts that can be combined to create a more complex character design.
  • Complex Characters - Complex characters have many individual parts and pieces that make up their design.

Some of the functions of 2D characters include:

  • To create a more immersive environment
  • To provide a sense of identity and empathy to the audience
  • To help the audience relate to the character

  • The first step in designing a 2D character is to choose a style. The style you choose will depend on the type of game you are designing for.
  • If you are designing for an RPG game, then you will want to create your characters with more detail. You may want to include features like clothing, hair, and skin color.
  • If you are designing for an arcade game or mobile game, then it is best to keep your character simple and focused on the gameplay itself.

To give the design precision and emotion, elements like shape, harmony, proportion, balance, and variation must be blended. Volumes and forms, as well as lines, colours, and lighting, can be employed to convey the character's inner personality.

We will start by drawing a simple circle to represent the head. Then we will draw two lines to represent the eyes and a line for the mouth. Now we can add some hair and clothes, as well as shading, to complete our character.

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  1. Introduction to 2D Character Design
    20m 31s
  2. How to use LearnVern
    3m 20s

  1. Illustrator Basics
    26m 13s
  2. Illustrator shape Deforming
    18m 40s
  3. Illustrator Layer & Art boards
    10m 58s
  4. Let's start designing Game
    42m 11s
  5. Design Game Character
    15m 52s
  6. Design a complete character
    6m 40s
  7. Export a perfect file
    8m 46s
  8. Assignments of 2D Character Design in Illustrator
    46s

  1. Animation theory
    17m 6s

  1. How to import character
    9m 55s
  2. How to Rig Character Part 1
    25m 41s
  3. How to Rig Character Part 2
    17m 43s
  4. Character RIG setup as a template
    2m 44s
  5. How to set keyframe
    7m 3s
  6. How to Animate Rigged Character Part 1
    23m 32s
  7. How to Animate Rigged Character Part 2
    20m 38s
  8. How to prepare animated characters for games
    7m 58s
  9. Assignments of Animate Characters in After Effects
    1m 6s

  1. Photoshop Basics
    25m 9s
  2. Understanding of Brushes
    22m 38s
  3. Understanding of Light & shadow
    15m 53s
  4. Painting the Metal
    32m 42s
  5. Posing the Mannequin
    13m 46s
  6. Character Drawing
    13m 25s
  7. Creating Silhouette shapes
    39m 23s
  8. Painting Characters with Layers and Shapes Part 1
    20m 23s
  9. Painting Characters with Layers and Shapes Part 2
    26m 5s
  10. Painting Characters with Layers and Shapes Part 3
    15m 49s
  11. Painting Characters with Layers and Shapes Part 4
    45m 57s
  12. Painting Character
    10m 37s
  13. Prepare the character for Unity
    10m 42s
  14. Assignments of 2D Character Design in Photoshop
    1m 36s

  1. Intro to Unity
    4m 3s
  2. Creating and setup New Project
    8m 34s
  3. Let's Import Character and Setup the RIG
    24m 18s
  4. Apply IK Controls
    25m 1s
  5. Animate Character Sequences
    23m 21s
  6. Prepare Final Animated Character
    2m 51s
  7. Assignment for Unity
    1m 3s

  1. Interview Questions
    4m 20s
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