I’m almost 30, and thinking about going back to school in an animation program. Your videos have a lot of useful tips, and I find that you’re pretty straight to the point. Although - there’s so many tips! Hah :)
So excited to see fellow artist videos! Even though I already work in game studio. Game studio isn't too different. One I need to tell people who interested to work in our industry, you definitely need to be able to draw from very basic like anatomy, shadow, lights. Sometimes internship have style in their drawing, pretty, but can't really draw basic things. We wish for employee who has unique characteristics in their drawing but also able to follow other styles. Cause it will be hard to work with someone who can't follow other artists concept. The last, don't be stubborn. We're working in team. There's no bad or better art or who's the better. Sometimes we need to create very simple design even though we can draw more "beautiful" but We created art together and that's matter. I wish I can make my own videos it will be fun. Cause I love sharing. but I do have anxiety to stay on camera. lol
Whats crazy is I watched this when it was first uploaded, loved it took notes, the whole shebang. Now that I am actually putting my portfolio together and preparing for CTNX 2019, I'm watching this for like the 4th time lol. Super nervous , anxious and excited all at once!
Hi! Thank you so much for the help with the video! Your videos are one of the main reasons I’m looking at going into character design, and your videos have been really inspiring for me. So thank you! I wouldn’t be on the path I am now without you and your CZcams channel! ☺️
We recently turned my live action TV show into an animated version of that same show, and the coolest part was watching the character designer create animated characters that (a) look like the actual real life actors, and (b) feel like they belong in our new animated world. I'm fascinated how character designers can adapt their personal style to fit the style of the project. Amazing talent.
Update: just watched it and I legit took notes. Your insight is very much appreciated. I'm planning to attend ctnx this November. All I can think about is how to present my work Character designer in the making!!
Abu. I'm pretty sure Abu is the stitching maestro. Anyway, thanks for uploading this. Honestly, hearing you say that painting isn't required made me so so so happy. It's my weakest point because I spend so much time drawing. I definitely want to improve, but trying to teach myself character design and make a portfolio while working three jobs...definitely finding myself prioritizing, and painting's just been put on the back burner big time lately. I love your videos, and you're so inspiring. I've been feeling like I didn't have a chance getting hired unless I was well-rounded and could do a fully rendered piece, but this kinda gave me a big boost. Thanks!
This could not have come at a better time! I only just found out that Graphic Design (which I study) is not what I want to pursue. I also just realized that what I constantly do in my spare time (for as long as I can remember) is a serious option for the future! I have researched character design, but I am Dutch and had never heard of it before here. I could not find (large) animation studios in the Netherlands and I am not sure what to do next. Your video is packed with incredibly useful tips that give me hope! Thank you so so much!! Any tips on how to proceed now are welcome! ;)
This is the video tutorial I've been waiting for this. This is exactly what I needed to know. I never clicked a video so fast!!. Thank you so much for this! ^^
this isn't even my industry but i watch your videos out of pure joy and curiosity. lots of props and credits to animators and illustrators. i took classes for my degree and realized how little the amount of patience i had. i'll stick to cinematography and color grading but i will also watch these just 'cause :DD
I don't know how your channel made its way into my recommended because I typically watch, golf videos, and hockey highlights... but I'm really glad it did. Your videos are awesome, and thank you for making them!
Hello Laura! Do you think you could ever do a video where you critique some subscribers art? Thank you so much for making these super helpful videos and have a nice day! :^)
I really love these videos They are so so helpful to us little people considering going into the field when we are older. Honestly the professional inner workings of the industry is so shrouded in mystery to me. Do you think you could do more like this? Like do an animation or storyboarding one? I know it’s not what you specialize in so maybe you could do a colab with some Industry friends to see what their takes are?
Thank you so much for making stuff like this. I want to be a character designer for an animating company one day, but the teachers I’ve had have little to no experience with that. Thank you for giving a quick heads up of what animation companies expect!
Oooh this is exactly what I was looking for!! I have a revision of my portfolio in two weeks and I need a good character design portfolio, and now you upload this video!!! Lucky me!! 😙😙😙
I want to apply to an animation institution and this is extremely helpful! Thank you! It's actually nerve wrecking because I'm finally going after something I want to do. But I gotta nail this portfolio so yeah, gotta get over the nerves.
I’ve redesign the same character 8 times, I’m valid, oof turn arounds ahhhhhhhhhhhh‼️ I’m a causal but making a portfolio would be a huge accomplishment. I understood everything surprisingly, your a great specialist in many areas
These are seriously so helpful! Would you be able to do a tutorial or be able to give some advice on how to draw glasses? I always find when I try to on my characters that it always looks flat. Any suggestion is welcome!
Could you do some videos about drawing basics for people if you have time? I am just getting back into drawing people and would love to see how you go about designing a character and drawing people because I really enjoy your style. I was looking on your channel and didn’t see any. Thanks.
Something I struggle with is trying to figure out if I should have one Character Design portfolio showing that I can design both TV and Feature style characters or should I have two different portfolios? I always ever think it.
I suddenly feel overwhelmed because of all the things i need to work on involving my art and ability to tell a story XD but this video was a great help thanks sm :3
Idk a lot of other videos I’ve seen on character design don’t recommend putting in life drawings. Tho showcasing you know life drawings by having solid structural character designs that are anatomically correct and on model is key. But actual life drawings…no. Show that skill thru well drawn characters and practice that skill to improve your character design anatomy tho. P.S: take my comment with a grain of salt I am not a character designer just an aspiring one who’s watched a lot of videos on it for research purposes. Also a lot of the other tips beyond that one are 100% useful and good!
Absolutely! everything is so helpful for me. Actually, I already have a lot of portfolios. but I know I have to make more other works to match with the animation studio. I'll do my best to meet with you in the studio after a few years. keep it up!
Hey Laura! I have a silly question, what if the characters you created are based on your real life friends? I sort of made a little world based on them and their little rivalry on video games. Like kingdoms battling each other for the glory of the crown. How would you present that to a recruiter? Thank You.
How much say do you have in character designs while working professionally? You mentioned you can explore character design so do you have free rein when working with Tangled on how the character looks? Or do you have to go by a guideline? Have you ever had an instance where you thought a character would look best your way but had to change it to fit with their liking?
character designers are hired because a production likes their vision, so they are free to explore within the style of the show for a character, but yes character designers get notes to change things a lot. the art director/character supervisor could take your drawing and completely change everything if they wanted. it happens sometimes, it's a collaborative process
2:23 I usually go with the first design I think of and I am always content. I see a picture of the character in my head and go that's the guy. Then draw him redesigning is great for some people though. Also sometimes when I see behind the scenes art I go how can you reject that that's beautiful.
Lulusketches. ☺️ I plan taking the little guy to see Disney Toy Story 4 on the 25th. I'm wondering if I'll see your name in the ending of the movie under artist.
First I’d like to thank you for creating these videos that answer so many questions we all have. I have a new question for you that I don’t think you’ve covered, what must an animators appearance be. At a studio like Disney, can animators have piercings and tattoos? Do they have to be covered up?
laura: *uploads*
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my vision: 20/20
my art: improving!
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Hotel: Trivago
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I’m almost 30, and thinking about going back to school in an animation program.
Your videos have a lot of useful tips, and I find that you’re pretty straight to the point. Although - there’s so many tips! Hah :)
hi, i'm new for this and i wonder.. what does a character designer do? make and draw the character only? or do animation also?
@@youtubepremium-gv7wo This is super late...but character designers don't animate. They just design characters
So excited to see fellow artist videos! Even though I already work in game studio.
Game studio isn't too different. One I need to tell people who interested to work in our industry, you definitely need to be able to draw from very basic like anatomy, shadow, lights. Sometimes internship have style in their drawing, pretty, but can't really draw basic things. We wish for employee who has unique characteristics in their drawing but also able to follow other styles. Cause it will be hard to work with someone who can't follow other artists concept.
The last, don't be stubborn. We're working in team. There's no bad or better art or who's the better. Sometimes we need to create very simple design even though we can draw more "beautiful" but We created art together and that's matter.
I wish I can make my own videos it will be fun. Cause I love sharing. but I do have anxiety to stay on camera. lol
hi, i'm new for this and i wonder.. what does a character designer do? make and draw the character only? or do animation also?
@@youtubepremium-gv7wo Draw characters only. Animation is an animators job.
I like to think one of the older ladies aladdin interacts with in the beginning patched his pants 😂
Aladdin is pretty charming, I bet he could charm his pants into patching. Just by winking and smiling! :)
That's exactly what I thought!!
I had the exact same thought!! I turned to my bf and said, “I bet it was that lady who says ‘still I think he’s rather tasty’”! 😂
sincerely your portfolio videos are so helpful. thank you
Whats crazy is I watched this when it was first uploaded, loved it took notes, the whole shebang. Now that I am actually putting my portfolio together and preparing for CTNX 2019, I'm watching this for like the 4th time lol.
Super nervous , anxious and excited all at once!
Good luck!
hi, i'm new for this and i wonder.. what does a character designer do? make and draw the character only? or do animation also?
Have you thought of making Mabel into a human character? That would be so fun! 😄
Realistic Mabel sounds cool.
I've been loving your channel the past year Laura. Can you possibly do a traditional character design tutorial in the future possibly? :)
The character design portfolio really inspire me a lot
Thanks to Laura price , my inspiration on character designing would be desperately sick 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Hi! Thank you so much for the help with the video! Your videos are one of the main reasons I’m looking at going into character design, and your videos have been really inspiring for me.
So thank you! I wouldn’t be on the path I am now without you and your CZcams channel! ☺️
AHHH I absolutely adore your channel!!
We recently turned my live action TV show into an animated version of that same show, and the coolest part was watching the character designer create animated characters that (a) look like the actual real life actors, and (b) feel like they belong in our new animated world. I'm fascinated how character designers can adapt their personal style to fit the style of the project. Amazing talent.
Update: just watched it and I legit took notes. Your insight is very much appreciated.
I'm planning to attend ctnx this November. All I can think about is how to present my work
Character designer in the making!!
Abu. I'm pretty sure Abu is the stitching maestro.
Anyway, thanks for uploading this. Honestly, hearing you say that painting isn't required made me so so so happy. It's my weakest point because I spend so much time drawing. I definitely want to improve, but trying to teach myself character design and make a portfolio while working three jobs...definitely finding myself prioritizing, and painting's just been put on the back burner big time lately. I love your videos, and you're so inspiring. I've been feeling like I didn't have a chance getting hired unless I was well-rounded and could do a fully rendered piece, but this kinda gave me a big boost. Thanks!
When I get my first job as a character designer, I'll come back here and thank you personally :)
This could not have come at a better time! I only just found out that Graphic Design (which I study) is not what I want to pursue. I also just realized that what I constantly do in my spare time (for as long as I can remember) is a serious option for the future! I have researched character design, but I am Dutch and had never heard of it before here. I could not find (large) animation studios in the Netherlands and I am not sure what to do next. Your video is packed with incredibly useful tips that give me hope! Thank you so so much!! Any tips on how to proceed now are welcome! ;)
Very useful! I feel like I've been listening to a lecture for 1,5 hours. Even made lots of notes :) Thank you!
This is the video tutorial I've been waiting for this. This is exactly what I needed to know. I never clicked a video so fast!!. Thank you so much for this! ^^
this isn't even my industry but i watch your videos out of pure joy and curiosity. lots of props and credits to animators and illustrators. i took classes for my degree and realized how little the amount of patience i had. i'll stick to cinematography and color grading but i will also watch these just 'cause :DD
It was Abu. He patched Aladdin's pants. I saw it on the internet somewhere, I swear.
I don't know how your channel made its way into my recommended because I typically watch, golf videos, and hockey highlights... but I'm really glad it did. Your videos are awesome, and thank you for making them!
Yeeeeeees, your videos are always helpfull !!!! Thanks for the tips :D
Hello Laura! Do you think you could ever do a video where you critique some subscribers art? Thank you so much for making these super helpful videos and have a nice day! :^)
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I’ve kinda going at my portfolio a little blind but now I have a clear idea of what to do! 😭
I took so many notes thank you so so much
Thank you for dispelling some of the mystique around what makes a proper portfolio.
Future merch: "Who patched Aladdins pants?"
This is like a goldmine for artist! Thank you Laura!
I really love these videos
They are so so helpful to us little people considering going into the field when we are older. Honestly the professional inner workings of the industry is so shrouded in mystery to me.
Do you think you could do more like this? Like do an animation or storyboarding one? I know it’s not what you specialize in so maybe you could do a colab with some Industry friends to see what their takes are?
Thank you so much for making stuff like this. I want to be a character designer for an animating company one day, but the teachers I’ve had have little to no experience with that. Thank you for giving a quick heads up of what animation companies expect!
This video helped me solidify what i want to do for the rest of my life...thank you for that.
this is definitely the best portfolio advice video i've seen so far, thank you so much! your advice is gold ^^
This is SO SO helpful! Love your channel and thank you so much!
Always with brilliant advice : ) Thank you for sharing.
wow thankssss Laura, didnt know rendered version of character is not needed for a character design portfolio!!
love this help and the dog
Thank you sooo much for this and how much information you put on your channel! It makes me more confident with how to move forward!
Oooh this is exactly what I was looking for!! I have a revision of my portfolio in two weeks and I need a good character design portfolio, and now you upload this video!!! Lucky me!! 😙😙😙
Yes laura. This was helpful! Thank you
At last!!!! I have been waiting for this since you made your last portfolio video. A million thanks to you beautiful lady!!! ☺☺☺☺
I want to apply to an animation institution and this is extremely helpful! Thank you! It's actually nerve wrecking because I'm finally going after something I want to do. But I gotta nail this portfolio so yeah, gotta get over the nerves.
This is the best video thank youuuuuu
Super but I request you to make video tutorial about how to use your brush and digital painting enviroment
hi! check out my digital painting tutorial and background painting tutorial!
Thanks! That was awesome
I need to be sleeping but I can’t miss a iconic Laura Price video
ahh! thank you 😊get your zzz's too!!
Laura Price hahaha I will
I’ve redesign the same character 8 times, I’m valid, oof turn arounds ahhhhhhhhhhhh‼️ I’m a causal but making a portfolio would be a huge accomplishment. I understood everything surprisingly, your a great specialist in many areas
Thank you so much! This really helped me 😍😍😍 your are amazing
Laura you look like a Disney's Princess
Your videos are SO helpful, thank you very much!!♥️♥️♥️
Thank you share this wonderful informations to us. I try to arrange my internships' portfolio in next year. This info are a lot of meaning for me.
ah as someone whos studying character design rn this was very helpful ESPECIALLY the template tip and painting tip
Thank you so much Laura! This was so helpful! I will definitely be using your advice.
These are seriously so helpful! Would you be able to do a tutorial or be able to give some advice on how to draw glasses? I always find when I try to on my characters that it always looks flat. Any suggestion is welcome!
Could you do some videos about drawing basics for people if you have time? I am just getting back into drawing people and would love to see how you go about designing a character and drawing people because I really enjoy your style. I was looking on your channel and didn’t see any. Thanks.
So helpful,
👏🏻 Thank u very very much! This is so helpful!🤩 You’re awesome!
I’ve been waiting for a video like this, thank you!
Thank u for making this! I needed it! I also realize how much I have to learn!😱😱😱😱
I always thought I had to be very good at painting, now I'm reliefs, cuz I'm not good at painting but love creating characters
Im here and in excited
Can you make a scifi cityscape video?
Something I struggle with is trying to figure out if I should have one Character Design portfolio showing that I can design both TV and Feature style characters or should I have two different portfolios? I always ever think it.
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much!
This is great! So easy to understand 😍😍
Story is my favorite part of character design lol
Story is King? But I thought that Weasley was our King!
Couldn’t resist :)
You say your my favorite character design to your dog lol I don’t blame you!!! I love this video thanks for the word of advice!
I suddenly feel overwhelmed because of all the things i need to work on involving my art and ability to tell a story XD but this video was a great help thanks sm :3
Idk a lot of other videos I’ve seen on character design don’t recommend putting in life drawings.
Tho showcasing you know life drawings by having solid structural character designs that are anatomically correct and on model is key.
But actual life drawings…no.
Show that skill thru well drawn characters and practice that skill to improve your character design anatomy tho.
P.S: take my comment with a grain of salt I am not a character designer just an aspiring one who’s watched a lot of videos on it for research purposes. Also a lot of the other tips beyond that one are 100% useful and good!
Really helpful stuff! Gives me a couple ideas for my own portfolio
I WAS BINGING ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS JUST A SECOND BEFORE YOU POSTED THIS
Absolutely! everything is so helpful for me.
Actually, I already have a lot of portfolios. but I know I have to make more other works to match with the animation studio.
I'll do my best to meet with you in the studio after a few years. keep it up!
What tips do you have for a digital portfolio format?
Loved your video!! I am a always inspired by you😁, thanks for inspiring me and many other upcoming artists!😊
Loved it! Thank you!
Your video with my morning caffe
I learn something new every video
Thank you so much for your advices! I love your videos ❤️
This is incredible helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you!
This video was amazingly helpful!! Thank you!!!🙌🏽💯
I really appreciate you. Thank you
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Hey Laura!
I have a silly question, what if the characters you created are based on your real life friends? I sort of made a little world based on them and their little rivalry on video games. Like kingdoms battling each other for the glory of the crown. How would you present that to a recruiter?
Thank You.
When making a portfolio, can I put both my digital and paper sketches into it?
Thank thank you !!! It was helpful !!
Thanks for doing this, you mentioned story been king, do you mean the characters themselves showing story (like alladins pants patch!?)
How much say do you have in character designs while working professionally? You mentioned you can explore character design so do you have free rein when working with Tangled on how the character looks? Or do you have to go by a guideline? Have you ever had an instance where you thought a character would look best your way but had to change it to fit with their liking?
character designers are hired because a production likes their vision, so they are free to explore within the style of the show for a character, but yes character designers get notes to change things a lot. the art director/character supervisor could take your drawing and completely change everything if they wanted. it happens sometimes, it's a collaborative process
@@lulusketches Awesome! Thank you so much for the reply! :)
This was sooooooo helpful! ❤❤❤
Thank you for this Video Laura! I was really needing this kind of advise right now....! (BUT now I can't sleep thinking who patched Alladin's pants)
Thank you big big big time! This comes right in time. C:
Thanks Laura...
My favorite advice is always tell a story
If a video has a smile, a funny face and Mabel, it get's a thumbs up. Im very simple to please.
2:23 I usually go with the first design I think of and I am always content. I see a picture of the character in my head and go that's the guy. Then draw him redesigning is great for some people though. Also sometimes when I see behind the scenes art I go how can you reject that that's beautiful.
Visual examples would be nice :)
Lulusketches. ☺️
I plan taking the little guy to see Disney Toy Story 4 on the 25th. I'm wondering if I'll see your name in the ending of the movie under artist.
How do you get inspiration to make things for Character designs and not creating something that hasn’t been done before?
Do you script your CZcams videos, or use Outlines? You seem very natural. Also, do you have a number of retakes before the final edit?
Thanks for video, always useful ))
First I’d like to thank you for creating these videos that answer so many questions we all have. I have a new question for you that I don’t think you’ve covered, what must an animators appearance be. At a studio like Disney, can animators have piercings and tattoos? Do they have to be covered up?