In this course we will fully develop two to three creatures, using a method of guided creativity …
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21 hours, 12 minutes
In this course we will fully develop two to three creatures, using a method of guided creativity while grounding our designs with real-world plausibility. Students will learn early stage ideation, concept development, methods of detailing and defining character and finally, rendering and color techniques to create new and original creatures from the blank page all the way to a finished portfolio piece. We will begin by covering naturalistic and grounded earthly creatures and progress all the way to creatively designed aliens.
BIO: Eric Ryan is a concept artist with over 11 years’ experience in the film, television and video game industry. He has worked for renowned studios such as Sony Pictures Animation, Cinovation Studios and Sony Santa Monica, SCEA. His work can be seen in Men in Black 3, God of War: Ascension and many other film, television and game assets.
Eric Ryan
About Instructor
Eric Ryan is a concept artist with over 11 years’ experience in the film, television and video game industry. He has worked for renowned studios such as Sony Pictures Animation, Cinovation Studios and Sony Santa Monica, SCEA. His work can be seen in Men in Black 3, God of War: Ascension and many other film, television and game assets.
Course Curriculum
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- Introduction to Creature Design | Preview FREE 00:05:00
- Preview for Introduction to Creature Design with Eric Ryan.
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- Introduction to Creature Design FREE 00:37:00
- Eric will introduce himself with a brief bio and overview of the tools he uses. He will discuss the importance of the thumbnail process in the early stages of designing creatures.
- Thumbnails 01:05:00
- There will be a step by step process showing how to begin creating thumbnails. Eric will discuss the format of the class, and what will be expected from the students. The in-class assignment will be to create 10 to 12 thumbnails.
- Research & Critique 01:06:00
- Research for finding reference images will aid the design process. A critique of the in-class assignment will be given to each student. The homework assignment will be to create between 12 to 20 thumbnails.
- Thumbnail Critique 00:57:00
- Each class will begin with a critique of the previous week’s homework assignment. Advice and demonstrations will help clarify the thumbnail designs.
- Creature Demo 01:00:00
- Eric will demonstrate how he begins a design by blocking in the shape of the creature. Advice and tips will be given to help aid the direction of a creature design.
- Reference & Form 00:47:00
- Reference images will be used to aid the rendering of form. The homework assignment is to choose 4 thumbnails to develop further.
- Four Creature Critique Part 1 00:49:00
- Clipping masks and overlay layers will be used to develop student designs.
- Four Creature Critique Part 2 00:58:00
- The critique will help students make bold decisions in developing their creature designs.
- Render Demo 00:52:00
- A demo on editing and working with layers will show different options that can aid the design process. The homework assignment will be to bring each design to a finish.
- Thumbnail Critique 2 00:37:00
- Adjustments will be made to help each student develop their designs into the next stage.
- Examples & Color Theory 00:47:00
- Eric will answer questions about the process of creating thumbnails for the entertainment industry. A lecture will help demonstrate how to choose color schemes and use color vibration to draw the eye.
- Color, Light & Critique 01:00:00
- Examples of creating texture and lighting will show how to add finishing touches to a creature design. The homework assignment will be to choose 3 thumbnail designs to develop further and gather reference images.
- Final Critique Part 1 00:45:00
- The final class will begin with a critique of a student's final creature designs.
- Final Critique Part 2 01:02:00
- The final student's creature designs will have a critique.
- Q & A / Demo 00:43:00
- Eric will answer questions from the students. A brief demo will show how to indicate translucent material.
