Introduction:
In the process of animation production, character design plays a crucial role in defining the overall look and feel of the animation. In this report, I will describe the process of character design for my animation project, which involves a young boy and a demon.
To create the design for the young boy, I started with three basic designs that would best reflect the boy's character. Due to time constraints, I decided to simplify the boy's appearance by referencing series such as "Doraemon" (1969, Fujiko F. Fujio) and "Animator Vewn,", particularly in terms of minimizing the boy's limbs and facial features. The colour grey was chosen to reflect his melancholic personality.
In the next phase of the animation, the boy grows into a young adult. To depict the character's ageing, I added wrinkles to his face and dressed him in typical corporate attire. His eyes and wrinkles are more pronounced than in his youth.
For the older version of the boy, I drew inspiration from both his childhood and middle age, choosing clothing and wrinkles that represent his age and personality. Classic colours were used to match the character's age and personality.
To create the design for the demon, I referred to the game "Hollow Knight" (2017, Team Cherry), which gave me a sense of a demon emerging from the boy's shadow. To depict the demon's pressure, I made it as tall as possible. I initially thought of using white as the colour, but later found that black would be a better match for the environment. In the first design for the character, I drew inspiration from the concept of "Cube Escape" (2015, Rusty Lake), but later changed it to look crazier to create a contrast with the boy's appearance.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, character design is an essential aspect of animation production that requires careful consideration. By considering the character's personality, age, and environment, I was able to create designs that were not only visually appealing but also effectively conveyed the story of my animation.
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