DESIGN PRINCIPLES | Coherent Shape Language For Character Design

In this week's video, Omercan talks about creating coherent shape language in regards to character design. Shape language is an extremely important fundamental to learn and understand as an artist. He'll go beyond explaining the three typical shapes (square, triangle, circle), and instead focus on how to create interesting character designs using some unique custom-designed shapes.

Next week we'll be back with part 02 of Quick Tips Episode 08.

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POLYCOSM aims to bring you high quality tutorials looking into concept creation from a 2D -AND- 3D perspective; taking a concept from a rough sketch and turning it into a fully visualised 3D model.

The channel is run by Freelance artists Christina Myrvold and Omercan Cirit who both work in the entertainment industry on a full-time basis.

We want to show you how to come up with creative ideas, use reference efficiently and how to generate different concepts in the 2D stage that can be then interpreted by a 3D artist in a full, detailed production pipeline.
Lastly, we want to share technical tips and tricks, showcase different 2D and 3D workflows and just create awesome art together!

If you’re interested in purchasing any of the 3D models made in our videos, or want to download some freebies, make sure to visit our online store:
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Software Used Often:

PureRef - Referencing Software: https://www.pureref.com/download.php

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Timestamps:

0:00 Video Summary/Introduction
0:24 The Three Basic Shapes
1:35 Creating The Base Figure
2:16 Creating First Custom Shape
3:01 Big, Medium & Small Shapes
3:21 Modifying Main Shape (3D Comparison)
4:01 Second Character Concept, Second Shape
4:38 Negative Shapes
5:50 Third Character Concept, Third Shape
6:40 Avoiding Repetition
7:06 Detailing/Rest Areas
7:27 Cleaning Up Sketches
8:08 Shape Analysis/Review
9:22 Final Presentation
9:55 Final Words