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CHARACTER DESIGN PIPELINE Tutorial DVD published by The Gnomon Workshop. In this DVD, watch Thierry as he demonstrates the different steps behind the creation of two iconic characters using both Adobe Photoshop® and Autodesk MAYA®. He will then show how to successfully use your imagination under realistic production constraints. BARONTiERi reveals the latest digital art techniques, ideas and original processes used by the creative members of STEAMBOT Studios. He breaks down the foundations of an efficient character design pipeline for concept artists of the video game and visual effects industries, while demonstrating the importance of teamwork, and focusing on research, development and problem-solving issues. This lecture covers professional tips, speedpainting, basic 3D modeling and environment/mechanical design.

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Topics covered > Production Pipeline/Art Direction/Design Language/Teamwork/2D/3D
Colors/Speedpainting/Compositing/Lighting Strategies/Scene Refining

 

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"One of the most important steps in becoming a successful video game concept designer is knowing how best to approach the creation and presentation of game assets for the rest of the development team. Thierry does a wonderful job at presenting this process on his first educational DVD. Seeing just how clear, direct, thorough and concise the design of any character or object can be executed from start to finish will be a great help to aspiring concept designers of all levels. This DVD will greatly help with the refinement of a designers’ ideas and how they should go about professionally presenting those ideas to the video game industry.

Scott Robertson
Chair of Entertainment Concept Design, Art Center College of Design
Founder, Design Studio Press

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"Thierry brings something more than fantastic concept art to a project. His designs are the fundamental building blocks of the production and his vast imagination is key in creating a unique and original world. It's a privilege to learn how he unlocks that imagination via an array of modern and innovative techniques, creating inspiring artwork efficiently and productively."

Jim Murray
Illustrator, Concept Artist Eidos Montreal


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