A Fun Character Sketching Process

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[@ModernDayJames]

this is so awesome! loving the added animations. Killing it as always

[@marcobucci]

Thanks James!

[@LucasSweden]

two legends

[@OverH19]

I actually draw on the whiteboard quite often but I never once thought of using a tracing paper to work on top of it :0

[@moisesm9944]

You're probably the best art related youtuber out there. Really. The editing, the humor, the information... everything is always on point. Thank you. Much love from Brazil.

[@marcobucci]

Thanks a lot :)

[@joelcordeiro3255]

Eai Moisés..seus artworks melhoraram?

[@oxanalim8819]

Of course I liked the video before it started!! God bless you Marco Bucci! The editing and care that goes into these videos make me so happy...[and I watched that ad. grinning ear to ear] Sending love from Jamaica. Keep being awesome:D

[@PabloPerroPerro]

6:23 I'm getting some Captain Disillusion vibes there!

[@marcobucci]

Absolutely - that guy is my favourite KZbinr, and inspired me to get back into learning VFX!

[@nickgiannakis3287]

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now and I still can’t believe they’re free. Such a rich resource, I’ve learnt so much!

[@marcobucci]

Glad they help!

[@SteevilKinevil]

Love the whiteboard and tracing paper - never thought about the value of low tech, with all the fancy kit sitting round. :) Fantastic vid.

[@SynthLizard8]

This made me switch to using a rough ink brush for my thumbnails.I'm liking the results so far, it prevents you from refining any details and keeps you focused on the form, perspective and shape.

[@ryilznoble7425]

Always pleasant to hear and watch your design process. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@ramyahegde]

Your teaching has so much clarity, which is why I love your videos. Thank you for another awesome video and the editing was just fantastic!!

[@cararosiee]

OMG SO I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO LOVE SKETCHING WITH WHITEBOARDS

[@valiumk.9489]

I loved this lil one!! I'd love seeing it coloured. Very interesting process, I usually just sketch, pencil, ink and colour in just one paper, but I'd like trying this some day. Thank you!!

[@skippythemagnificent8103]

"Some say he puts both feet into his trousers (& pants!) at the same time...."....I found the price of white boards pretty expensive so painted a wall white and stuck 3x (3 by 7+ ft) transparent acrylic sheets (@ £25 each in the UK), the only issue is it becomes quite appealing for the whole family to scribble and leave messages... Love the channel, wonderful videos : )

[@VulcanVideosInfinite]

“with only a mild concussion” lol

[@killumiknight1201]

Gotta love your way of Storytelling in these videos!! So enjoyable and educating!!

[@cynniminnii]

the editing is so on point tho lmao I love it!!

[@randommcranderson5155]

Every video you make gets better and better. I loved the Captain Disallusion style transitions like your transfer to the computer.

[@seppohovinseurassa]

Your videos always make the day better. Great stuff!

[@Oliver_Koppert]

This is so cool! Love the "new layer"

[@MAP233224]

Thanks for the good laughs and showing us this great technique Marco !

[@Sky_TEC_Illustraition_Systems]

Ok I went to art school. After dropping out just before beginning the second year, I accrued $28,000 in debt and I've no degree. You explained everything I should have learned in that time period in under fifteen minutes. Nice job.

[@vextormull]

Sad

[@dwilliams21]

This vid blew my mind! So glad it was reco'd to me!

[@QuesoGr7]

2:28 You tellin me that Walter Elias Disney came back from the dead, learned how to use a computer, and personally emailed you to commission you to do some artwork?

[@mslightbulb]

QuesoGr7 Amaizing right!!? It’s not like it’s totally impossible.

[@lucasviveros2631]

Arquidesis Studio and it’s not like it’s a JOKE, right??? Impossible!

[@code5298]

@@lucasviveros2631 hes being sarcastic too.

[@zoicaras2992]

SOOO many amazing little tips and tricks in this video. This is invaluable to new and current artists alike. Awesome video!! Love the extra mile you went to create those comedy moments too haha

[@at5203]

God, I love this channel and I love your videos.

[@marcobucci]

Hey folks, come join me on Discord! discord.gg/C43jg6z

[@Foxuniverso]

Whats the canvas flip command 🤔 also thanks for the video its super interesting to see the process an get new ideas on how to make these things

[@marcobucci]

@@Foxuniverso Edit -> Transform -> Flip Canvas Horizontally

[@it_is_morgana5917]

Marco Bucci when I use digital apps too much, I rely on the undo button to erase. In real life I don’t have and undo button and so when I draw traditionally, I wait for my brain to erase the mistake I just made on paper! ITS SUCH A HABIT! :’) Could you make a video on digital animation shading on FlipaClip? Maybe you can test it as a review in your opinion.

[@NixisI]

I love your approach!

[@izzytheamazing]

What a fun process! Thank you for sharing.

[@vic2rvic]

I love your videos. You're fun and creative - I even love how you present your ads.

[@Jackie_Staar]

Wow working on a whiteboard is such a great idea for quick concepts...I might just get one myself now! Never thought you could use tracing paper over a whiteboard either! So interesting! Thanks a lot for sharing this!!

[@cartoon80s90s]

I am not an artist, but I enjoy watching drawing videos, and your videos are, hands down, the most unique I have seen and they are highly entertaining.

[@yogissjkaio]

What an awesome video, superb way of presentation.. and an amazing artwork. Brilliant :)

[@Hhorusable]

oMG. Thanks. Drifted but trying to come back. Remember this white board suggestion ages ago but shrugged it. Maybe it's the advent of drawing tablets makes it so much more amazing now. You sir are amazing for sharing this. Love love your work and tutorials. What a wonderful influence. Bless you and yours. Keep it up.

[@playinthroulife]

Man, you are something special, I love your videos, and the quality of the information you give us imo is outstanding. The part with "phaser beam uploader" made me laugh. After each of your videos I have an urge to draw, dunno what you think about that, but I call it success on your part. Thank you Marco, for everything you do.

[@macestark7256]

Congratulations. You are a true professional artist.

[@Tajiri1986]

Hey man I can't express how much I love you! Congrats for the new discord server!

[@CoconutJustice]

I love your videos. The SFX are great and come second to your art skills. LOVE THEM!

[@marcobucci]

Thx Carlos!

[@DavetutsAcademy]

You got me at 0:09. I was like "He's going to point to a Tablet I can never afford from here in Lagos, Nigeria. GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH!" And then you just go over to the whiteboard, and I'm like "YEEEEEEEAAAAAH!!!" I have one I use for teaching STEM subjects at home for Secondary school students. And next thing, I'm stopping this typing to subscribe. SUBSCRIBED! I did it in the order I typed it. Thumbs up man!

[@janettaselaar5673]

Love it this high tech equipments. Love it, love your work!

[@zachariasstarlid5365]

This was a fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@CaptainWumbo]

hahaha your video editting is always so fun

[@arwinfaber4156]

Wow. Just wow. I stumbled on this video and it is humbling, educational and a ton of fun all at the same time. So much to learn. Thank you for putting this out there for all to see and oggle at.

[@arwinfaber4156]

I just realised I have a whiteboard I never use. I will give this method a try. There are no excuses not to.

[@lizzarto]

Thank you very much for this video, I really appreciate that you are making videos with various techniques and I have already learned a lot from you

[@carolepivarnik9316]

Another delightful and informative video!

[@cantbebotheredthinkingofan9422]

I feel like I'm in a professional art school when I watch your videos. You're so good at art!

[@duncanmattocks1800]

I am not going to lie, this is genius!!!!

[@cvanDOTnet]

Stumbled over your channel and wanted to say I really love your style.

[@paperbag9235]

Oh my lord this was so beautiful!

[@AnnaElizabethWatson]

This is such a cool method! Never even considered whiteboards like this before#

[@antonioblanco3086]

So fun process and fun video man! thank you!

[@p1nesap]

I really wish you'd do a video on b&w *chiaroscuro* techniques for different moods.

[@marcobucci]

Good idea!

[@p1nesap]

@@marcobucci Yay! 👍

[@lorddolor6385]

Mr. Bucci, I love you with my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@BrightonsPriest]

Love your style. 👍 So inspiring

[@stevenpowerssmp]

What a great tip! Keep it simple. Thank you.

[@shay256]

wow such a great tutorial i love it!!! please dont stop

[@m.raggui5367]

dude¡! Really thanks for all the stuffs that you teach. Is amazing see this study online

[@KennyGsca]

Marco I could just hug you dude! This Video has been so great and fun to watch, and the whole white board idea has completely blown my mind .......how I've never seen it used this way blows my mind, I need to go get one like RIGHT NOW. You Sir are a legend...."I shall now continue to watch this episode again.....carry on" :)

[@andysun73]

Wipe board is just like a Cintiq. Brilliant

[@kenshoalexander3491]

That sophisticated whiteboard made me question whether Marco is a time traveller or a lowkey alien from Mars.

[@epicgeekdimension8891]

Finally! Cheap and affordable cintiq! Thank you Marco :D You're best!

[@shoryuken666]

My dude, the transfering tool from paper to digital was really cool. 😊

[@Transportia]

Dude, why are even your commercials so much fun? Now I have to go Wix myself. :-o

[@keshav_p]

ur fun graphics make the video stand out.. in an awesome way!

[@dangernovak5035]

I just found your channel and I love it!

[@bbalgansaek]

ONE WORD.. I LOVE YOU! My God you are my favorite Artist/instructor on youtube and in this life! ❤️

[@marcobucci]

Thanks a lot!

[@bbalgansaek]

Thank YOU!

[@sociallyawkwardguy7106]

That laser to ad is amazing 😂

[@viktro546]

Very useful to see the process!

[@redbeard365]

Great lesson!

[@grummp]

Love your style

[@safaeayat749]

This is a rare channel that actually makes u feel you are learning a looooot

[@Dreamuchuu]

The accessibility of this method is amazing minus the Lazer beam image transfer 😂👏

[@ilustradsn]

🦖🦖🦖🦖🦖 i love your video!!! And the technology used 😝 😂thank you so much Marco for the video! I will start using my white boring magnet board more often for my first design approaches

[@Gacktmoreaux]

I loved the video edits !!!!

[@sketchios5158]

this was a really fun video!!!!

[@Dragonbras]

Great video, thanks for your videos

[@missrockcantswim]

Great video : ) It looks like it was alot of fun!

[@user-qb5wy5dg8w]

6:30 "And with only a minor concussion I know have my drawing on Photoshop". This describes exactly my process of drawing as a beginner.

[@tingwen1713]

you are a master lol! thank you so much for your videos. I've learned so much from you :)

[@JAANkungful]

Thanks you so much Macco about videos you made it reslly help me a lot.

[@CharlesHancockCreations]

Love it!

[@melicreats9390]

So cool video watching some of your concept art process, I'll definitely try this one to stay away a bit from digital! (I'm agree with you to have some art in physic) I also love that funny edition that characterize your style :) EXCELENT as usual!

[@edmundosherrera]

very good Sr ... interesting instructions ..thanks

[@SandroBaronePhotography]

That was amazing !!!

[@mitchellsink2584]

HOLY COW, I've never considered a white board for my rough sketches. This is amazing, I will try it.

[@Laurenscherer]

The production value is YES

[@dbrown3710]

This is the future! Amazing technology! ;)

[@IntoTheStudio]

Loved this video very handy

[@kazaeza]

Your videos are amazing

[@izzyr9590]

That laser beam part reminds me of captain disillusion ! Haha love both you Tubers!!

[@marcobucci]

Thanks! Yes, the fake whiteboard gags in this video are entirely inspired by The Captain himself :)

[@FannyMMOs]

So now you're a comedian as well. I approve of this. Comedy aside, this is a surprisingly genious idea that I would've never come up with myself, but I'll totally consider for the future!

[@lukashubka3777]

I propably love you Marco

[@badbud2330]

thanks for the great tutorial. I'm learning at a Fine Arts academy but noone ever showed me how shading really works. May suggestion will be go more advanced on that. like how the lights will affect the whole body not only the head.

[@d3tach3d]

The quality of your video production, teaching skills, art skill, etc) are insanely high.

[@Monkey-fv2km]

That whiteboard is an awesome idea, never even considered it!

[@brianroanhorse5274]

That is a f!@#n awesome technique! Thanks for sharing.

[@karldarwin1253]

wait wait.. hold your dragonhorses. you are the one who tell the world that grayscale to color painting process is a no no. and now this. anybody? P.S. sorry, just mind i'm a lowly Intern that ask stupid question (but yea, i really mean it lol) *Update* Bucci's answer of this specific question from discord channel: "If I were actually designing that dragon for my own project, I would've gone STRAIGHT TO COLOR. I showed it this way in my video though because it's BETTER FOR TRAINING, IMO." (so to conclude, this tutorial is just made for lowly Interns, like you and me lol)

[@jas_bataille]

I know this was a year ago but, some top pros use the grayscale-to-color process all the time. There is nothing wrong with it. If you draw for comics or any other printed project, having a grayscale version is *very* handy (although you could convert your colors directly to grayscale it's not the same for printing black and white). A good tip is to lay down your flat colors and they swap out the greyscale shading for your choice of colors. There are several reasons why you might want to do this, mostly because of artistic directors who are real picky about colors and will make you revise the colors like 10 times. Is it the best process for coloring? Probably not, although I saw gorgeous results this way with lots of nuances. Is it practical? You can bet it is. That's why it's popular : unless you're a pro colorist or make a final illustration, if you know that you're gonna swap around the color-schemes, use gray-scale first because then you're shading can stay the same for any color. It's not used for artistic reasons, but for speed and iterative processes.

[@carjis]

Definitely gonna use the whiteboard method

[@angeladuffield-warren8263]

So clever!

[@svetlanasygiainen5339]

oh this is actually, very very useful. I've never even thought of using whiteboard for my sketches, I do sometimes scatter them on paper first when I work. But whiteboard is actually a great idea.

[@mohitpassi7072]

you are awesome sir i really like your videos and the way you teach thank you so mush for this video