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Stylized Character Development With Mike Defeo Presented by UArtsy

Developing stylized characters for animation is not as easy as you might think, and infusing those characters with timeless appeal is even harder. In this 10-week long course, Michael Defeo will show you the techniques and design principles that have helped industry giants, like Blue Sky Studios and Illumination Entertainment, bring their most memorable characters to life.
Live Class Starts: November 14th at 10AM


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The 5 most important lessons:
How to understand and break down 3D forms and volumes
How to sculpt a stylized character for animation using key design principles
How to understand the concept of appeal and put it into practice as you design your own characters
Understanding the challenges professional character artists face and the role they play in animation pipelines
Tips for incorporating a character's movement and facial expressions into your designs
https://www.uartsy.com/course/stylized-character-development#Using Simple Shapes
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