Character Design Courses

Proko

Character Design Process with Karl Kopinski - Traditional Techniques

Explore fantasy illustrator Karl Kopinski's character design process using traditional materials. Learn techniques for sketching, shading, and creating unique designs in this insightful livestream.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cosmic Spectrum Art

INK Illustration Full Art Process - HaeJin! Traveler Character Design

Step-by-step illustration process for character design, from initial sketch to final details using ink and color techniques.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cosmic Spectrum Art

Character Design - Intuitive Approach - 5 Characters Full Process - Gloamingvale

Intuitive character design process showcasing creation of 5 unique characters for Gloamingvale, focusing on visual context, shape language, and character analysis.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Christophe Young

Character Design - Costume Detailing

Learn advanced costume detailing techniques for character design, including compression folds, triangle folds, and zigzag folds to enhance your digital art skills.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Michael Pavlovich

Beebop Modeling in ZBrush - Advanced Techniques for Character Design

Learn advanced ZBrush techniques for modeling Beebop, including anatomy, straps, bandolier, and bullets. Master tools like ZRemesh, Panel Loops, Transpose Smart Mask, and Nanomesh for realistic 3D character creation.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

kasukanra

Stable Diffusion- Applying ControlNet to Character Design - Part 2

Explore advanced techniques in AI-powered character design using ControlNet 1.1, including inpainting, targeted variations, and contextual upscaling for enhanced digital illustrations and PNGtubers.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Character Design Made Easy

Einführung in Character Creator 2: Erstellung beeindruckender 3D-Charaktere mit PBR-Funktion, Mesh-Anpassungen und Export für Animation. Präsentiert von 3D-Profi ToKoMotion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

iClone Character Creator to Unity3D - Part 1: Character Design and Customization

Design and build game-ready 3D characters using iClone Character Creator. Shape bodies, customize faces, edit clothing and skin, and finalize designs with powerful morphing tools and appearance editors.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

G2 Character Creation in DrawPlus - Part 1: Basics and Custom Character Design

Learn to create custom 2D characters using DrawPlus and the G2 Character Creation Template. Master importing art, naming parts, aligning, refining layers, placing pivot points, and exporting for animation compatibility.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Recreating Snoop Dogg - Character Design Workflow Using Character Creator and MetaHuman

Discover how to create a stylized Snoop Dogg avatar using Character Creator 4, ZBrush, and MetaHuman Creator. Learn the process of transforming a realistic base into a captivating cartoon version.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

McK

Game Character Design - References and ZBrush Basics - Session 1

Introduction to ZBrush for game character creation, covering references, essential tools, and practical advice for beginners. Emphasizes hands-on practice and persistence in learning 3D sculpting techniques.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

David Revoy

Grayscale to Color Character Design Tutorial in Krita

Step-by-step guide for creating a fantasy character in Krita, covering silhouette, lighting, grayscale painting, and coloring techniques for digital artists.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

BoroCG

Hair Cards in 3D Character Design: From Sketch to Final Result

Comprehensive tutorial on creating hair cards for 3D models, covering 2D and 3D techniques, sketching, and implementation for realistic hair rendering in digital art and game development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pierrick Picaut

Goat Sorcerer Character Design - Detail Sculpting - Part 4

Detailed sculpting techniques for creating a goat sorcerer character in ZBrush, focusing on achieving a high-quality static pose render.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pierrick Picaut

Goat Sorcerer Character Design - Retopology of Base Clothing - Part 2

Retopology techniques for creating base clothing on a non-animated character model, focusing on efficiency and visual appeal rather than animation-ready topology.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video