any one got a character design tutorial?

arkonllf

Does anyone have a character design tutorial?
i am almost done with the programming of the game but i didn't manage designing a good character + the character's movement ...

jb15

Here's some good info:

http://vector.tutsplus.com/articles/theory/the-elements-of-cute-character-design/

Googling "character design tutorial" brings up some good stuff. Hope I helped.

arkonllf

thanks man!

kapser

This link was specifically about cuteness and was pretty accurate. However, their unability to sprite a cure character make them lose all credibility.

jb15

kapser said:
This link was specifically about cuteness and was pretty accurate. However, their unability to sprite a cure character make them lose all credibility.

What do you mean?

kapser

I didn't want to mean credibility, this is a good tutorial. I mean't their character design isn't so cute, but that's my opinion. Their tips are good.

That squirrel is almost scary, and that warrior is uglier that cute. XD

jb15

Oh, yeah. I liked them all except the warrior too. Looks to old, IMO. The turtle is good.

kapser

I kinda like the hello kitty style of cute, but I think doing the reverse can be even cuter. Close and big eyes instead of wide and small.

I'd add some dreamworks/pixar pics but I'm not too sure how to on this forum.

Also, there's a good list of tutorials, mostly for illustrator. http://www.webdesignbooth.com/cartoon-character-design-tutorials/

jb15

Wow, great resources. I've yet to release an app involving any sort of storyline/plot/characters--maybe I should consider using them in my next game.

kapser

I once actually had a very interresting character design article about developping backstory for your character but I can't get my hand on it

jb15

Great...my app idea is already off to a bad start.

JPickard

Thanks for the link, Kapser, I especially like the drunken monkey PS one: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/02/13/drunken-monkey-photoshop-tutorial/