Character Design Courses and Certifications

Reallusion

iClone Character Creator Tutorial - Clothing Design and Structure

Learn to customize clothing in iClone Character Creator using Appearance Editor. Explore RGB maps, patterns, decals, and aging effects. Master clothing overlaps and export iAvatars for realistic character designs.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

iClone Character Creator Tutorial - Basics, UI, and Character Customization

Learn to create custom 3D characters using Character Creator: UI basics, morphing, skin texturing, aging effects, clothing customization, and exporting to iClone for animation and game development.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Monster Workshop Tutorial - Monster Creation and Customization Part 1

Learn to create custom monsters by modifying character colors, proportions, body parts, and textures. Master gruesome operations to bring your unique Frankenstein to life.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

G2 Character Creation in DrawPlus - Multi-Angle Setup and Motion Editing - Part 2

Learn advanced techniques for creating multi-angle G2 characters in DrawPlus X6, including layer layout, motion editing tools, and problem-solving strategies for custom character animations in CrazyTalk Animator.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Animating Dynamic Wrinkles in Disney and Anime Style - Character Creator and iClone Tutorial

Learn to create dynamic wrinkles for Disney and anime-style characters using Character Creator. Explore 4 cartoon styles, customize expressions, and enhance animations with advanced techniques.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Recreating Snoop Dogg - Character Design Workflow Using Character Creator and MetaHuman

Discover how to create a stylized Snoop Dogg avatar using Character Creator 4, ZBrush, and MetaHuman Creator. Learn the process of transforming a realistic base into a captivating cartoon version.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Designing and Rigging a Cartoon Animator 5 G3 Actor

Learn essential techniques for layering and rigging G3 actors in Cartoon Animator 5, including vector layers, bone pivots, custom parts, eyes for puppetry, and mouth sprites. Elevate your character animation skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Changing Heads in Character Creator 3.4 - Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step-by-step guide for exchanging heads in Character Creator 3.4, covering essential techniques for 3D character customization in animation and game development projects.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Character Creator 3 Headshot to Blender - 3D Model Conversion Tutorial

Step-by-step guide to convert a headshot into a 3D model using Character Creator 3 and Blender. Learn real-time techniques for creating detailed digital characters from 2D images.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Creating Different Skin Colors in VRoid Studio - Full Tutorial

Step-by-step guide for creating diverse skin tones in Vroid Studio, enabling users to design manga characters with African, Asian, and European features for 3D animation projects.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Robert Marzullo

How to Draw the Head - Upward Angle with Fearful Expression

Learn to draw an upward-angled head with a fearful expression using the Andrew Loomis method. Master techniques for creating comic-style characters from imagination, enhancing your ability to draw from memory.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Introducing Expression Wrinkles in Character Creator - ZBrush Face Tools Tutorial - Part 1

Explore expression wrinkles in Character Creator with Face Tools. Learn installation, setup, and functionality for creating realistic facial expressions in 3D character design.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Sci-Fi Villain in Maya and Silo

Learn to create, texture, pose, and render a sci-fi villain character using Maya, Silo, 3D-Coat, and Photoshop. Master realistic skin and hair techniques, and enhance your 3D character creation skills.

• Pluralsight
• 5 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Christophe Young

Character Design Challenge: Hardy Fowler vs. Christophe Young

Competitive character design challenge showcasing two artists' creative processes, from initial sketches to final reveal, with detailed insights into various artistic techniques and storytelling elements.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Photo Manipulation Techniques: Character Design Process

In this course, we develop a thumb sketch for a character and based on that we will develop a character closeup shot to show certain character particulars. Required Software: Photoshop CC

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available