Foreword
1. What is Character Design?
2. Drawing with Purpose and Intent
3. Thumbnails
4. Anatomy and the Importance of Figure Drawing in Character Design
5. Ages
6. Expression Sheets
7. Clothing–Using Research, Reference, and Inspiration
8. Design Styles
9. Animals
10. Turnarounds
11. Final Stuff
Index
Biography
Caroline Hu is a renowned character designer known for her work on several high-profile animated features and television shows. Caroline began her journey in character design at Warner Bros., where she worked on animated features such as Quest for Camelot and Osmosis Jones, for which she was the sole character designer. Her talent for creating unique and memorable characters quickly made her a sought-after artist in the industry. In addition to her work on feature films, Caroline has also contributed to visual development for various projects and worked on popular TV shows like Ozzy and Drix and Kangaroo Jack. She is a professor of animation at several universities in Los Angeles. She is also the author of Mastering Storyboarding: Professional Techniques for Visual Storytelling with CRC Press. She lives in California with her family, her two smokin’ hot rods and her non-smokin’ daily driver.
