Exploring Character Design

Missal, Stephen, Hedgpeth, Kevin

ISBN 10: 1401862969 / ISBN 13: 9781401862961

Published by Delmar Cengage Learning, 2005

Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 16246172-6

Synopsis:

Seasoned character creators Kevin Hedgpeth and Stephen Missal, drawing on the concepts examined in their previous book, Exploring Drawing for Animation, present a definitive guide to designing and developing characters for visual media. Exploring Character Design covers the entire character-creation process, from concept to final product-including research, conceptualization, synthesis, and refinement. Laying out a step-by-step analysis of character construction in accordance with standard industry methodology, Hedgpeth and Missal lead the reader on a fascinating journey into character design theory and practice to show how strong characters are actually built.

About the Authors: Kevin Hedgpeth is an artist and educator with more than 15 years of experience in animation and character design. Currently an Assistant Academic Director at The Art Institute of Phoenix, he is also an Animation Consultant for the Puppeteers of America, Inc.

Stephen Missal is an Instructor at The Art Institute of Phoenix. He is also an Illustrator, with clients including: Wizards of the Coast, Winchester Press, Arizona Public Service, Alpha Omega Publications and Gorsuch Scarisbrick- Publishers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Exploring Character Design
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good