3.0 What is character art?

DOI: 10.1201/9781003178057-3

As we start in this process, it would be good to understand what exactly we will be making and where and how they are applied in games and also collectibles.

3.1 Gaming

For gaming, character models represent the characters seen in game. They can be controlled by the player or be non-player characters creatures and enemies.

Anything classed as a character will be made by the character artist. Clothes and outfit changes will also be the character artist’s responsibility.

Props such as weapons and other items such as utensils may also be the character artist’s responsibility but may be tasked to other 3D artists in other departments.

Environments, vfx and vehicles will not be made by character ...

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