1st Edition

Digital Character Creation for Video Games and Collectibles

By Samuel King Copyright 2023
178 Pages 114 Color & 13 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

178 Pages 114 Color & 13 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

178 Pages 114 Color & 13 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book covers the process of creating digital characters for video games as well as for 3D printing and collectibles. It looks at character asset creation for high-end AAA console games as well as asset creation for legacy devices and the ever-growing mobile gaming industry. Lastly, it covers creation of figurines for 3D printing and collectibles. Digital Character Creation for Video Games... Read more

1.Introduction.

2.Who is This Book For?

3. What is Character Art?

4.The Industry; Past Present and Future.

5.Core Artistic Skills.

6.Tools.

7.Technical Example 01 – High Detail PBR Game Character.

8.Technical Example 02 – Hand Painted Character Prop.

9.Technical Example 03 - Figurine Sculpt for Collectibles and 3D Printing.

10.Your Portfolio.

11.Work Life.

12.The Industry.

13.Other Skills.

14.Acknowledgments.

15.Glossary.

Biography

Samuel King is a Character Artist and Art Director with extensive experience in the games industry. He also has additional experience in collectibles and animation. He specializes in sculpting, designing, production design, art direction, and look-and feel-development. Sam has worked as an artist and project lead for clients such as Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Disney, Activision, BBC, Warner Brothers, Hero Forge miniatures and many more.