What is digital character design?
Digital character design is the process of creating computer-generated characters for use in video games. The process begins on paper and ends on a video game console.Concept ArtEarly in the design process, artists brainstorm ideas for characters by sketching countless possibilities on paper. Sometimes they will flesh out the most promising designs using colored pencils or oil paints.Stylistic StreamliningVideo games often use lighting, color, music and structure to create a specific tone. Under the guidance of the design team, the artists will modify select concept designs to adhere closely to these aesthetic specifications.SculptingIn some high-budget projects, sculptors will make clay renderings of select characters. This allows the design team to better visualize the characters and make minute modifications before the sketches move on to computer modelers. Many games omit this step, as it can be very expensive.ModelingOnce all the details of the characters’ appearances are decided
