illustrator,zoo Details
詳細課表
- SECTION 01
Fundamentals
01. Basics- Course overview - Meet the artist - Tools and softwares - Simplified steps to creating original art: character design & concept, backstory, illustration
02. Warm Up- Warm up - Line exercises, stablizing - Draw what you see: observational skills - Line weight
03. Anatomy- Human anatomy introduction - Breaking down the body into basic simple shapes - Translating into more anime proportions (stylize) - Exaggerating expressions and body language
04. Face Anatomy- Understanding character expression and emotions - Different facial features - Adding details to the face to determine age - Drawing different types of eyes
05. Basic Elements- Drawing hair: flow, volume, and styles - Drawing clothes: flow, fit, and texture - Drawing hands basics
- SECTION 02
Character Design
06. Brainstorming- Using moodboards to develop a concept - Objects turned into designs
07. Inspiration- Finding inspiration (looking at other art, reading books, watching films, etc) - Making/keeping a journal/file - Making up stories - Collecting references and organizing your thoughts
08. Types of Characters- Different genre character design (fantasy, sci-fi, modern, horror) - Character silhouette (simple-complex) - Character personality
09. Character Design- Color palette and color scheme - Character elements - Character props - Iteration and multiple options for one concept
10. How to Make Your Character Stand Out- Backstory - Complicated doesn't equal unique - Easy for the eyes: visually readable and appealing - Guidance
11. Designing Complementary Characters- How to design characters that complement each other - Characters that emphasize the other's features - "Opposites attracts"
12. Beginning Design- Choosing one concept - Drawing character sheets (include different views and angles)
13. Preparing Showcase- Simple graphic design tips - Preparing for a presentation and showcase
- SECTION 03
Planning Illustration
14. Planning Out- Translating character into a finished artwork - Key questions to ask before starting an illustration - Type of illustration: portrait, landscape - Manhwa art elements - Visual storytelling
15. Thumbnails- What is a dynamic composition? - Making thumbnails - How detailed should it be? - What if I don't make a thumbnail?
16. Composition- Drawing a composition - Exploring different compositions - Pushing beyond your comfort zone
17. Perspective- Planning out the background - Perspective introduction - Tips and tricks for perspective - 1 vs 2 vanishing points - 3 point perspective and its use - Color and value in perspective (Interior vs Exterior)
18. Drawing a Background- Color blocking for a rough idea - Looking for references - Sketching backgrounds - Adding details
19. Background 3D Planning - Using 3D models - Finding resources - mix and matching - Refining 3D models - rendering techniques for 3d backgrounds
- SECTION 04
Making Illustration
20. Values- Grey scale method - Color thumbnailing - Light source
21. Color Theory- Color theory for an illustration - Working harmoniously with existing colors in a design - Color temperature and balance
22. Sketching- Posing - Sketching - Adding details - Application of color variations and mood
23. Lineart- Lineart doesn't have to be perfect or overly clean - When to leave details for painting
24. Fantasy Manhwa / Korean Webtoon Art Style- What is a fantasy webtoon art style? - Type of accessories used - Effects used - Colors used on characters (hair colors and how it affects the mood)
25. Coloring- Laying flat colors using the usual palette - Adding dimensions with lighter, less saturated colors
26. Shading- Adding the shadows - Mood of the artwork - Emphasizing the light - Creating atmosphere with soft vs hard shadows
- SECTION 05
Rendering
27. Rendering - Rendering techniques for simple vs complex objects - Refining the shadows - Mixing techniques - Adding reflective light
28. Focus Effect- Adding blur to either foreground or background to create a focal point
29. Texturing- Different surfaces - Cloth textures - Different brushes for different effects
30. Detailing- Adding extra refinements - Final rendering pass - Adding reflection and post-processing - Grain texture, stylizing
- SECTION 06
Outro
31. Personal Talk- Developing your personal art style - Being self-taught: challenges and mindset - Branding - Knowing your audience
32. Recapping and Practicing- Practice is critical - Progress takes time, so enjoy the journey - It will take time to get better