Playful Animated Character Design with Cinema 4D
Learn how to model, build, and animate engaging characters using the tools of Cinema 4D and After Effects
“I love the concepts of play and toys, and I think a lot about how to combine figurative imagery with playful characters that feel slightly abstract.”
His unique style is what has led digital painter, 3D artist, and animator Alex Kiesling to work with clients including Apple, Google, MTV, Adobe, and The New York Times. He also shares his work with over 45K followers on Instagram.
Begin the course by getting to know artist Alex Kiesling. Discover the creative career that saw him go from studying illustration to working with global brands like MTV and Apple. Hear about the influences that inspire him and his work.
Discover how to find and organize inspiration for your project before sketching your initial ideas based on the principles of design. Then choose a color palette for your piece that reflects the mood you want to achieve.
Time to model your character base. Use cloners and matrices to create a hypnotic drip loop effect before rigging up some hands for realism. Then bring your character to life through animation.
Light your scene and create different textural materials for the skin, eyes, and mouth of your character that add depth and dimension to the finished design. Make any final adjustments to colors and details.
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