Fundamentals of Creature Design: How to Create Successful Concepts За допомогою Functionality, Anatomy, Color, Shape & Scale

Every monster, alien, and fantasy beast seen on screen and in games emerges from the imaginations of talented concept artists. This book unlocks that world to reveal the must-have skills behind creating compelling creatures. From applying knowledge of anatomy and evolution, to establishing clever workflows, everything you need is in this comprehensive creature-design toolkit.

Creating engaging and believable creature designs is an exciting yet challenging feat. The monsters, aliens, and fantasy beasts that grace our TV and cinema screens represent the hard work and dedication of a team of incredibly talented concept artists and designers.

This book unlocks their world and introduces the fundamental skills behind creating movie- and videogame-quality designs. Covering key topics such as animal anatomy, functionality, color, and shape language, as well as ideation and research techniques for developing unique, compelling, and authentic designs, this expansive book is a comprehensive, timeless volume packed full of advice from some of the most impressive and renowned artists working in this field today.

Contributors include concept artists who have worked on the Marvel films and for the highly revered Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings film trilogy) and Aaron Sims Company (Stranger Things).

• Begin your workflow with targeted research and ideation, guided by industry professionals
• Understand the functionality of real-world anatomy and its role in creating truly believable new species
• Discover how the fascinating processes of evolution and biological adaptation are the key to authentic results
• Breathe life into your creatures by establishing their unique mix of habitat, social behavior, diet, and even life cycle
• Apply key design principles such as contrast, scale, and shape language to infuse your creations with dynamic impact
• Eight detailed case studies featuring step-by-step artwork and industry advice by professional concept artists

Contributing artists and topics covered:

FOREWORD
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
RESEARCH & IMAGINATION
Gathering research
Imaginative design
FUNCTIONALITY & ADAPTATION
Biodiversity: the variety of life
Evolutionary biology
ANATOMY
Why is anatomy important?
Blending anatomies
Exaggerating anatomies
Human anatomy
Primate anatomy
Feline anatomy
Canine anatomy
Equine anatomy
Cetacean anatomy
Lizard anatomy
Avian anatomy
Fish anatomy
Arthropod anatomy
GENERAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
An artist’s blueprint
Balance
Repetition
Contrast
Scale & perspective
Shape language
Dynamism
CREATURE DESIGN IN THE INDUSTRY
Designing for execution & budget
Creatures that are characters
Designing for genre
Designing for clients
Tackling briefs
DESIGN PROCESSES
Arboreal reptile
Ungulate herbivore
Cetacean hunter
Carrion scavenger
Alien megafauna
Post-apocalyptic swamp fish
Alien crustacean
Tundra werebear
GALLERY
EXERCISES
GLOSSARY
CONTRIBUTORS
INDEX

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