Balancing Style and Anatomy

One of the core challenges in the Stylized Creation course is finding the perfect balance between stylized shape recognition and a strong underlying foundation in anatomy. Exploring this balance means diving deeper into the intricacies of capturing the essence of a character while ensuring that its underlying anatomy is structurally sound. This course takes a comprehensive approach to transforming two-dimensional concepts into three-dimensional characters.

Theoni Fotoglou

From Simple Creatures to Fully-Fledged Characters

The course is designed to take you on a gradual journey, starting from the basics and progressing to more complex creations. Starting with simpler creatures, there’s a gradual ramp-up to creating full-fledged characters. Each step of the way is guided through the process of retopologizing and optimizing models to ensure they are not just visually stunning but also ready for rigging and animation. It’s not enough to make something look good; it needs to perform in the digital environment. 

Dennis Skodda

Vivien Siemers

Freedom to create

While it’s encouraged to unleash creativity and design characters from scratch, it’s important to note that this course is not limited to original creations. The primary is to grasp an established style and transform it into a production-ready asset. We believe that understanding the nuances of established styles is a valuable skill that demands a blend of artistic intuition and technical proficiency.

Tuomas Paul