Character Design Courses

Pixologic ZBrush

Hard Surface and Character Design

Master hard surface sculpting and character design techniques with ZBrush expert Ara Kermanikian in this live demonstration session.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 33 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

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

Ace of Clay

Sculpting the Queen of Hearts Out of Foil, Clay & Wire - Character Design

Step-by-step tutorial on sculpting the Queen of Hearts character using polymer clay, wire, and acrylic paints. Demonstrates techniques for creating a detailed fantasy figure from concept to finished piece.

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

Ace of Clay

Making Krampus - My First Mixed Media Sculpture! Polymer Clay Character Design Process & Tutorial

Step-by-step tutorial on sculpting and painting a mixed media Krampus bust using polymer clay and acrylic paints. Covers armature building, detailing, and finishing techniques for creating a festive yet creepy character.

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

Ace of Clay

Making a Witch from Clay - Stop Motion Style Character Design Polymer Clay Sculpture

Learn to sculpt and paint a spooky witch character using polymer clay and acrylic paints. Master techniques for creating detailed features, textures, and a haunting Halloween aesthetic.

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

School of Motion

3D Character Design in Illustrator - Turn Your 2D Designs into 3D

Learn to transform 2D vector art into 3D character designs using Illustrator. Explore texture mapping, 3D modeling techniques, and exporting to other 3D applications for enhanced design capabilities.

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

School of Motion

Simple 3D Character Design Using Cinema 4D

Learn to design stylized 3D characters in Cinema 4D, from sketching concepts to modeling, sculpting details, and texturing. Enhance your character creation skills with practical tools and techniques.

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

JAMES CUNLIFFE

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

Learn to design and animate anime characters using Stable Diffusion, Photoshop, and After Effects. Master character generation, refinement, background creation, and layer separation techniques.

• YouTube
• 20 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

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

Tokenized AI by Christian Heidorn

Infuse Themes into Characters and Scenes - Midjourney Character Design

Learn to infuse themes into Midjourney characters and scenes, enhancing storytelling and creating diverse world settings for your AI-generated artwork and narratives.

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