2013
The Gnomon Workshop
Joe Peterson
03:21:16
English
In this tutorial, concept designer Joe Peterson breaks down the process of creating a mechanical character using only a story outline as the starting point. With the initial premise being a believable sci-fi future world, Joe sets out to design an appropriate mechanized unit for a high-tech SWAT team. He begins by discussing how this initial idea influences the entire design process, beginning with reference gathering and following all the way to the final detailing and rendering phases. Joe demonstrates how, once a level of technology is decided on, the appearance and features of the mechanics are much easier to design. Throughout the tutorial, he discusses the balance between using imagination over using real-world design elements and the importance of building up a visual design vocabulary to help make informed design choices, leading to appropriate mechanical designs. By walking through every step, from initial sketch, to refinement, detailing and final rendering, Joe shows his process of balancing imaginative features with real-world design to deliver a convincing, yet unique and creative mechanical design. He also discusses how to frame your mechanical design around the needs of the story or setting, ensuring that the context will help drive your creative decisions along the way. This tutorial offers various techniques and processes for creating and refining a mechanical design that is intended to not only look cool, but also communicate its function at a glance.
Chapters
01. Plan and Reference
02. Rough Sketch
03. Adding Limbs
04. Mechanical Details
05. Bringing the Sketch Together
06. Refining the Sketch
07. Adding Modules
08. Adding More Modules
09. Basic Colors and Shading
10. Beginning Details and Cleanup
11. Changing Colors and Additional Detail
12. Ammo Belt Detail
13. Additional Cleanup and Refinement
14. Proportion Check and Final Tweaks
15. Decals and Stickers
16. Finishing Touches
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