Character Design Workflow - Concepting for 3D Games and Movies

The first video of a really exciting collaboration between Proko and Pixologic, the makers of zBrush! We’re going to be simulating a workflow as a character designer creates concepts and passes those to a 3d sculptor to convert to a workable 3D asset. This is a real world example of how these artists work together to create assets for video games, film, toys, and collectibles.
So in this video, gaming industry veteran Scott Flanders will show you how professional artists take their concepts from their earliest ideas on paper, to final concept. Then we’ll pass those off to Joseph Drust from Pixologic, to bring them to life in 3D.
If you enjoyed this lesson, you'll love Scott's Character Design concept course!
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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Scott Flanders ( / shapecarver )
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (www.stanprokopenko.com)
Production Assistance - Sean Ramsey (www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh )
Editing - Rebecca Bozza ( / rosesuniverse , Sean Ramsey
Special Thanks - Pixologic and Joseph Drust
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Additional music by Epidemic Sound

[@ProkoTV]

If you enjoyed this lesson, you'll love Scott's Character Design concept course! www.proko.com/course/character-design-monster-lab/overview

[@digi_edits]

What I got from this very useful video: 1. Themes 2. Shapes 3. Contour 4. Form 5. Compression Hammer.

[@villisnejko2271]

Proko, I cannot explain how much this helps me and the other artists stuck in quarantine. Thank you so much

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What software do you use?

[@villisnejko2271]

@@DarkestKnight2424 you talking to proko or to me? Either way, I use clip studio A LOT. It has a ton of features and is one the best drawing apps there. It allows you to draw and stuff without paying but many things are limited. Its cheap though, like 10 bucks a month.

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I love your art fundamentals tutorials and vlogs, Proko, but I really hope you'll delve more into the art entertainment industry like with this video!

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I love it when you bring guests on to show off their craft, so much inspiration!

[@billwilliams8728]

This is such a great video, often it can seem like concept art is just creating eye catching designs, but being able to round out those ideas and tell a story adds so much additional value.

[@NateHeroic]

I've struggled with getting ideas started and this method was so fantastically helpful. I went from crappy sketches to flowing ideas. Thanks for this!

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Proko, I found your videos two weeks ago while I was looking for videos to help me learn draw. I’m beginning in this Journey, I have doodled around before but never took it seriously, so I wanted to change now. And these two weeks of seeing your first videos of you explaining anatomy and figure drawing, I did my first drawing on my own and I cannot express how better I got just by following your examples. Thank you tons. You truly are the best Virtual hugs Keep it up!

[@vitorcampos3427]

Im seeing this more than one time, this process make me a lot of inspiration and i want to merge this knowledge to my pieces, THANK YOU!!

[@HiNi.]

Scott is amazing, I look at his work often for inspiration and improvement.

[@georges5233]

coooool, I really like how keeping it simple. Adding and adding more simple makes it look very natural and complex. Really cool video. Can't wait for the next one.

[@WolfBrother1]

One of the best proko vids I've seen. Amazing art and great to hear him voice live thoughts to his character design. Saved this as a must rewatch!

[@raymondnguyen3530]

Seeing him just use values to shape out the characters was really enlightening. Thanks a bunch this has been great for someone who is just starting out.

[@ProkoTV]

Watch ZBrushLIVE Streams First Stream: zbru.sh/3cp Second Stream: zbru.sh/3cy Third Stream: zbru.sh/3dy Bonus 3D Printing Stream: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooK6mXewpZdsidU

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Dude this was an awesome video. It really helps us newer guys in finding ways to just let creativity flow. Thank you so much.

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Yaaaaay. Im so happy for this new video and Collaboration. Thanks Proko.

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Nice collab dude, cool to see you doing something with/ for 3D artists

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I don't comment on a lot of your videos, but I do enjoy most of them. You find some great artists as well, awesome presentation. Thanks to you and Scott and teams.

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I am pumped for this series.

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Thanks for all those tips in one video! I now understand the creative process better 👍🏾💯

[@vovkapavlov]

Omg, such informative video, and because of this nice guy full of positive vibes. Thanks a lot for this workflow

[@NinoMesarina]

That Peter Han’s Illustration and the Ahmed Aldoori’s drawing are awesome, love those artists. He has the dream studio set up😍!

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[@laurelindon]

The team of three is a cool idea for pixel fighters. Maybe three girls, the RGB sisters, representing each color of light. :)

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Ive wanted to design characters and create stories for video games since i was like 9 so about 7 years now and this is helping alot thank you so much!!

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as someone who wants to get into concept art, this is so helpful!

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[@dannieqi5075]

Great tutorial. As artist, we are creating lives. :)

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wow este vídeo fue revelador se nota lo profesional que es la verdad estaba bloqueado sobre unos personajes que quería hacer pero este ejercicio me encanto ahora mismo lo estoy practicando y salen cosas muy interesantes gracias por su aporte increíble!!

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exactly what I was looking for!

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This will definitely be my week's theeng

[@Moonzik]

Great video. When Scott mentioned working with great modelers that could fit the gaps, I was in ! I don't mean I'm looking to make porfolios or plan to work this way, but I'm trying to get into character design (or maybe illustration) and the more I learn about how the sheets must be clinical and orthographic, I always wondered ; modelers are artists...I'm sure some could work wiith any drawing...right...? (I think I could do it tbh). This just confirms that great artists exists and I'm willing to work with them :)

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[@schtink_ink]

Man what are those rectangle brushes that Scott is using??? I'd love to try those out!!

[@askwang]

im decided, i will become concept artist

[@Laachen]

Good luck Doing expect any money under any case

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Redclaw wtf? don’t tell him that it’s discouraging also if he’s good then he will make money lol?

[@villisnejko2271]

Look whatever anyone says dosent really matter. The end of the stick is be a great artist and people pay you. If you arent good then people wont pay you. Simple as that, I wish you best of luck on your endeavors

[@askwang]

i guess i have to work harder... still nothings gonna change, i will be like them soon

[@lotusluminance5872]

Exactly what I'm starting studying to do! I'm looking into mastering photobashing right now, it really helps with getting a workflow in environment design. Btw does anyone know if you can be a concept artist in general or if you have to specialize into chara design, environment design, creature design or object/vehicle design?

[@lukasdewulf]

Loved the video! Could I find those blocky brushes he uses somewhere?

[@tenorsurfer87]

Pretty sure they're one of the Kyle Webster brushes that come with Photoshop. Might be the ones you have to download additionally though since all his brushes don't come pre-loaded in the program, only a select few.

[@AlliasEllie]

"Happy accidents are a big part of my workflow" he says, as Bob Ross's plushie sits behind him

[@DanPeal1]

It todays world by "job requirements" on Artstation in this 23min you should deliver also 3d ready assets, maybe some substance textures, and that's hammer should be ready to animate :DD of course don't forget 3 skins variation for each character 😂

[@rehmanansari1035]

Hey i see Peter Han sketch behind you on the wall that dwarf and hog sketch 😮and i also see Karl Kopinski art that sword man i just want to say they are my inspiration 😊

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They're great! And we have videos of those pieces being made on the channel!

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[@DamiansjBlogspotMxDamianArcane]

I'm in the line between 3D modeling or concept art / illustrator, don't know in which invest my time the more. Both kinds of art are super appealing to me, I guess I've to try both, and then I'll see what to choose, does someone has a good advice?

[@tenorsurfer87]

It's always good to go into what you're passionate about, but if you like both equally, it's my understanding that getting a job concepting is much harder than modeling since there are so many more modeling jobs than concepting jobs. If your goal is to make a living with it, might be good to focus on modeling first till you can make money and then branch out to whatever else interests you? Granted, I'm just a guy on the internet and not a career advice guru but that'd be my plan.

[@BlkWmnAnimator]

Look into a 3D concept artist. Some concept artists use ZBrush.

[@justadragonnamemarcus1751]

Can you make a body tutorial video about any sides?

[@greyskies2490]

Do you have any tutorials for realistic concept art?

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

Infinite Painter has fill tools instead of making a selection then filling. Reducing any two step process into one is always worth it

[@sei7959]

Is that mag on the thumbnail?

[@roproart6529]

Does this guy know he's being unconsciously influenced by Vampire Hunter-D? :P Even the floating ball and large hammer weapons! Cool design though.

[@vzetherx5132]

Can you use procreate in doing characters design

[@TheStracky]

Nice video! What program are you using?

[@ProkoTV]

Photoshop!