Character Design Courses

Adobe

Alien Wildlife Biologist Character Design - Part 1

Follow the design of an alien wildlife biologist and companion creature from moodboard and exploratory sketches to a finished Photoshop character.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JAMES CUNLIFFE

Anime Character Design and Animation with Stable Diffusion, Photoshop, and After Effects - Part 1

Create an anime character asset with Stable Diffusion, refine it in Photoshop, and prepare separated layers and features for animation.

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

Pixologic ZBrush

ZBrush Hard Surface and Character Design

Learn hard surface and character design techniques in ZBrush with industry expert Ara Kermanikian. Discover professional workflows and tips to enhance your 3D modeling skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pixologic ZBrush

ZBrush Hard Surface and Character Design - Season 10, Episode 23

Explore advanced ZBrush techniques for hard surface and character design with industry expert Kermaco, enhancing your 3D modeling skills and creative workflow.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pixologic ZBrush

Hard Surface and Character Design in ZBrush - Episode 22

Explore hard surface character design techniques in ZBrush with Kermaco, focusing on innovative approaches and industry-standard practices for creating compelling digital sculptures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pixologic ZBrush

Hard Surface and Character Design in ZBrush - Episode 21

Explore hard surface character design techniques in ZBrush with Kermaco, focusing on innovative approaches and industry-standard practices for creating compelling digital sculptures.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Proko

Physique Variations and Character Design for Marvel Superheroes

Explore character design techniques for creating unique superhero physiques, emphasizing silhouettes and traits that reflect abilities and backgrounds, using Marvel characters as examples.

• YouTube
• 19 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

Character Design

In this class Gerardo Escamilla takes you through the basics of character design from start to finish.

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Sci-Fi Character Design in ZBrush: Cables and Gloves - Part 3

Master advanced ZBrush techniques for creating sci-fi character details, including cable integration, IMM parts placement, and detailed glove design using zRemesher, zModeler, and high-resolution sculpting tools.

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

W3 Productions

Anime Character Design with Blender and Daz Studio - Importing and Shader Tutorial

Master anime character design by importing and enhancing models from Daz to Blender, applying toon shaders, and fixing eye rigging for stylized 3D characters.

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

Iris Ogli 3D Artist

Character Design and Modeling in Blender - Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Master character modeling fundamentals in Blender through hands-on guidance covering subdivision, sculpting, hair creation, materials, and UV unwrapping to create stunning 3D characters from scratch.

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

Daz 3D

Creating a Portrait in Daz Studio - From Character Design to Final Render - Part 22

Master the complete workflow of creating character portraits in Daz 3D, from initial concept and asset selection to final rendering, covering lighting, posing, troubleshooting, and advanced techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pixologic ZBrush

ZBrush Hard Surface and Character Design - Episode 1

Master hard surface character design techniques in ZBrush with expert guidance on creating detailed models, combining organic and mechanical elements for compelling digital sculptures.

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

Christophe Young

Character Design Challenge: Hardy Fowler vs. Christophe Young

Competitive character design challenge showcasing two artists' creative processes, from initial sketches to final reveal, with detailed insights into various artistic techniques and storytelling elements.

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