TY  - BOOK
AU  - Holmes,Marc Taro
TI  - Designing creatures and characters: how to build an artist's portfolio for video games, film, animation, and more 
SN  - 9781440344091
AV  - N7433.8 .H65 2016
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Cincinnati, Ohio
PB  - Impact Books
KW  - Characters and characteristics in art
KW  - Figure drawing
KW  - Technique
KW  - Comic books, strips, etc
KW  - Animated films
KW  - Computer animation
KW  - Drawing
KW  - Video game characters
KW  - Computer graphics
KW  - Computer drawing
KW  - Graphic arts
KW  - Fantasy in art
KW  - Comic strip characters
KW  - Cartoon characters
KW  - Computer art
KW  - Graphic novels
KW  - Graphic artists
KW  - Art portfolios
N1  - Includes index; What is this book all about?; -- Who is it for?; -- What is a concept artist?; -- How can I get the most out of this course?; -- Ho do the projects work?; -- About achievements; -- Why is the book designed this way?; -- A note on individual style; -- The design process; -- Final preparation : the project brief
N2  - "Ever wondered how you could become a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to become a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches the crucial insider knowledge needed to break into the entertainment-design industry and develop your own style--all you need are a pencil, paper and your imagination.  The projects within this straightforward guide are constructed to help you apply your existing drawing and digital art skills to character design. Or, if you're still working on your skills, it will help you improve while at the same time turning your mind into an idea-generating machine"--Publisher's description
ER  -