Creating Characters with Personality: For Film, TV, Animation, Video Games, and Graphic Novels

Book Description

• Character design is the key in many industries—and they're all covered in this book

• Practical step-by-step exercises

• Contributors include Glen Keane, Supervising Animator, Disney

From Snow White to Shrek, from Fred Flintstone to SpongeBob Square-Pants, the design of a character conveys personality before a single word of dialogue is spoken. Creating Characters with Personality shows artists how to create a distinctive character, then place that character in context with a script, establish hierarchy, and maximize the impact of pose and expression. Practical exercises help readers put everything together to make their new characters sparkle. Lessons from the author, who designed the dragon Mushu (voiced by Eddie Murphy) in Disney's Mulan—plus big-name experts in film, TV, video games, and graphic novels—make a complex subject accessible to every artist.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2007-08-16

I teach character design and have found this book to be invaluable. My students love it. Its a really straight forward and practical book. Great drawings, fun assignments. Can't say enough good about it. My only complaint is the poorly designed cover which initially turned me off when I saw it on the shelf at the local bookstore. Animation books seem to make a habit of having aweful covers...but as the old saying goes...

Great book.......2007-08-12

I have been looking for a book on character design since a long time since I am a student of animation. I saw this book in a bookstore and started flipping pages and seeing what kind of lessons it has. My first impression for this book was really great and after reading reviews I confirmed that my impression was not wrong. The book also has assignments in each chapter and this is the best way to learn. The book shows you different aspects of character design and how different rules like shape, size etc could effect the design. The best part is that author never limits you to any particular idea, he wants us to experiment more and more and what to go beyond what is in the book. This is highly appreciated. I highly recommend this book.

It's fun and easy!.......2007-06-11

It's a fun book, with lots os useful information that will help you on creating or improving characters! I've already used some of the tips from the book and it really helped a lot!

One of the best books on character design..........2007-06-10

Tom Bancroft's "Creating Characters with Personality" provides a solid foundation for folks who are interested in creating and developing characters for sequential arts and animation. All the basics are explored here, with copious examples: simple shapes, line of action, appeal, etc.

One thing that sets this book apart from the rest is how several examples of the process of character design are shown. The book reiterates several times that the first design isn't always the best - that one should continue to explore other design possibilities before settling on the final look and feel of a character. If you are interested in refining or creating your own character, I would recommend purchasing this book along with Ben Caldwell's Action! Cartooning and Fantasy Cartooning.

While beginners can certainly appreciate this book, I think it's best suited for intermediate level artists who are looking to refine their technique. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Instruction, Great Artwork.......2007-05-03

This book is a terrific view of the craft of character design from someone doing it for a living. It's a great insight to the process, and really assists with sparking creativity.

It also shows various takes on the characters used as examples from working artists in various disciplines, and seeing the differences in how the characters are portrayed by each demonstrates the wide-open interpretation of a character's description and the limitless possibilities for variation.

The exercises are well-designed and really assist with reinforcement of the concepts, and the artwork is really fun too. A great book overall. Highly recommended, not just for character design, but for insights into interpreting your own creative processes and exploring it more fully.

Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts

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very inspiring
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Absolutely Terrific
Loved it.
A must have book for all aspiring animators/, illustrator/artists and writers.

Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts
Nancy Beiman
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ASIN: 0240808207
Release Date: 2007-03-02

Book Description

Packed with illustrations that illuminate and a text that entertains and informs, this book explains the methods and techniques of animation preproduction with a focus on story development and character design.

Story is the most important part of an animated filmand this book delivers clear direction on how animators can create characters and stories that have originality and appeal. Learn how the animation storyboard differs from live action boards and how characters must be developed simultaneously with the story. Positive and negative examples of storyboard and character design are presented and analyzed to demonstrate successful problem-solving techniques. Artwork from an international array of students and professionals supplement the authors own illustrations. Three never-before-published interviews with well known development artists and a comprehensive glossary are also included.

·Written and illustrated by a renowned animator with 30 years experience as producer, designer, and story artist.
· Storyboard and character design examples from an international array of students and professionals.
· Positive and negative examples illustrate the techniques.

Customer Reviews:

very inspiring.......2007-09-26

Although I haven't read all the chapters of the book, I can tell you that I'm very enthusiastic about read all the book. The reason why I bought this book was because although I can draw well (I think), I got stuck trying to create my own characters and animations, but this book shows me a new way of thinking, and really inspired me to create situations, stories and new characters. It offers nice guidelines to create better characters and put this characters in the right situations or viceversa, create characters based on the story or situation.

A valuable resource.......2007-09-15

Nancy Beiman is a well-known figure within the world of animation, having been a long-time animator at Disney, Warner Bros. and elsewhere, and also having taught in a variety of contexts, including her current position at Rochester Institute of Technology. Anyone who knows Nancy fairly well understands three things about her: she is a very gifted artist, she has high expectations of excellence for her students, and she is very broadly knowledgeable about the arts, traditions of humor, and animation itself. Combine these characteristics with the fact that Beiman is one of the most accomplished female animators within the US industry, and you can understand why I was eager to see this book come to life.
Over the last year, I finally completed work on a production-related book, and during that time I consulted with Nancy on various topics. She told me about her own book and, knowing about her ecclectic background and broad knowledge base, I was eager to see how her project would be realized. What I found is pretty much what I expected, a book that introduces essential concepts, but enhances them with discussion of aesthetic issues and is grounded in an appreciation for the history of classical Hollywood animation, with breadth in examples from other animation practices.
So many animation students struggle with story and developing the cinematic aspects of their work, in order to tell their story visually. Beiman's book offers instruction in chapters devoted to the development of story, storyboarding, types of stories (situation driven, character driven, ways to manipulate the `real'), character development and design, scale and location. As the book's title suggests, a large portion of the text is devoted to storyboarding in various respects: sketches and working out roughs; story beats, sequences, and pacing; and visualizing a script, among other topics. She also focuses on refining characters and art direction, including the use of color. Finally, she addresses topics related to the presentation of storyboards and their use in the production process.
Beiman's writing will appeal to anyone from the beginning artist on up, as she writes in a colorful manner and uses a range of examples drawn from her own experience and her analysis of many films. Included in the appendix are interviews she conducted with A. Kendall O'Connor, T. Hee, and Ken Anderson, and the book itself is filled with quotations and short Q and As with the likes of Tex Avery and other well-known figures. Many illustrations--both instructive and humorous--enhance the book, adding extra appeal for the reader. A number of these images come from students Beiman has worked with through the years, attesting to her influence on many young artists.
Prepare to Board is highly recommended for libraries at institutions where production is taught, particularly at the high school and undergraduate levels, and for all artists wishing to learn more about character development, story, and boarding.

Absolutely Terrific.......2007-08-26

This is a very strong book.

When it comes to storyboarding and character design there is a ton of material to cover, yet this relatively short volume captures it beautifully. The writing is never digressive or self indulgent - from page one, it's down to business. At the same time it's very accessible, especially since the illustrations complement the text so simply and effectively. Often both negative and positive examples are compared, explaining not only what to do but what NOT to do. (Something I wish more art books would try!) Topping off the book is a series of interviews from some unimpeachable masters of story and character.

Perhaps what I love the most, though, is that the book isn't just about story and character, it's about marrying story and character. They are not discrete disciplines - the one can't shine without the other! Understanding how they harmonize is critical for any artist, and this guide imparts an intimate understanding of that harmony.

All told, there's a wealth of material to absorb here. Nancy Beiman makes it both engaging and straight-forward. Whether you want it for your nightstand, your bookshelf, or your drawing table, Prepare to Board is a great buy!

Loved it........2007-07-31

I am not an artist, so can't comment much on the core of the book (although, as a layman, I found the explainations extremely clear).

I LOVED the interviews with Ken Anderson, Ken O'Connor and T- Hee as well as the way they were illustrated (there were quite a few documents that I had never seen before).

A must have book for all aspiring animators/, illustrator/artists and writers........2007-07-15

This book will help open up any locked doors in the far reaching corners of your mind. Nancy Beiman's easy writing style and uncomplicated approach make this book an enjoyable tool for anyone interested in the Arts.

Ruby Persson
Artist, New York, New York

Cartooning Basics: Creating the Characters and More

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Excellent Book-Excellent Service
Recommended for practicing artistic techniques
What a great gift!

Cartooning Basics: Creating the Characters and More
Duane Barnhart
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ASIN: 0965713644

Book Description

This completely revised edition contains 30 drawing lessons and over 900 illustrations packed into 88 pages of drawing fun. Additions to this edition include; a completely new way to draw human characters, eye, ear, nose and mouth shape idea pages, model sheet and turnaround ideas , superhero poses, one and two-point perspective lessons, background ideas, single panel and multi-panel cartoon lessons, lettering, how to get cartoon ideas, cartoon symbols, how to draw two part animation and animation flip books. Expanded areas include drawing horses, dinosaurs, wild animals, bugs and crawlies, monsters, space aliens and robots. All of these changes are added to the already successful lessons on drawing human, animal and anthropomorphic cartoon characters.

In foreword to the first book, the original book, Charles Schulz creator of Peanuts wrote ..."Duane Barnhart leads you in his writing and cartoon samples to the sort of start that everyone who likes to draw cartoons certainly needs." Writing in the latest edition, Jim Davis, creator of Garfield states: "Cartooning Basics is an entertaining read and a wonderful how-to for the beginning cartoonist or for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills....What are you waiting for? Grab a pencil and start having some fun!"

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Book-Excellent Service.......2006-03-12

The books were received as advertised, in a very timely manner. Excellent service.

Recommended for practicing artistic techniques .......2004-10-30

Cartooning Basics is an award-winning, step-by-step cartooning guidebook for doodlers age 7 and up. Though the simple illustrations and plain-terms instructions are readily accessible to young people, they are equally instructive to amateur adults seeking to hone their cartooning skills and learn how to create cartoon characters. Now in an enlarged and revised format with a foreward by Jim Davis, creator of "Garfield", Cartooning Basics covers how to get ideas for 'toons, common symbols, especial tips for expressions and facial features, showing distance, depth, and perspective, and much more, while the many, many illustrations demonstrate how all cartoons begin as a collection of simple shapes, from which details are elaborated. Highly recommended for practicing artistic techniques or just plain drawing fun.

What a great gift!.......2004-09-25

My seven year old daughter recieved this book as a gift and just loves it! She has never felt very comfortable in her artistic abilities and this book has provided her with the instruction she needed to build up her confidence. She practices with the book almost daily and now insists on making everyone's birthday cards using characters out of the book and ones she has created on her own. It was such a great gift that we now give it as a gift; along with a pad of drawing paper, a fun pencil and an eraser, it is always a big hit!

Manga Techniques Volume 7: Creating Characters For Games (Manga Techniques S.)

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Ok, but not very informative

Manga Techniques Volume 7: Creating Characters For Games (Manga Techniques S.)
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The newest volume in the popular Manga Techniques line is here! This volume focuses on constructing game characters designs for your manga, touching on all facets of manga storytelling and how to use various manga art tools.

Customer Reviews:

Ok, but not very informative.......2006-12-19

This book is mainly for giving you ideas for creating a anime game character. I think this book is cute, but not very informative. It's just samples of the characters face, hair styles, expressions, clothing, and weapon items. If you are looking for a book with a more detailed description of anime characters, then this is NOT the book for you. You will be sorely dissapointed. Well the good thing about this book would be that it can make a good reference book for cute little poses. Other than that, I wouldn't recommend this book for learning anything useful from it, but if you just want it to refer back to from time to time, then go for it.

DK Readers: Creating the X-Men, How It All Began (Level 4: Proficient Readers)"

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Perfect for the young mind.
Introduction to the Original Team.
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In this Level 4 book for proficient readers, children will learn about the original team of X-Men, see how Charles Xavier brought them together and taught them to use their unique abilities, and meet Magneto, their first and greatest enemy. This eye-catching book is filled with specially commissioned illustrations. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

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Perfect for the young mind........2005-03-20

In one very special way, I had a wonderful childhood. My parents shopped at a small grocery store that had an extensive rack of comics. The owners were very nice people who allowed me to read the comics while my parents bought groceries. Since my father also bought his mother's groceries, I had plenty of time to read (devour) them all. Therefore, I was able to read the original issues of most of the superheroes that erupted from the fertile mind of Stan Lee at Marvel Comics. When I opened this book, I recognized the cover of the first issue of the X-Men series.
The early sixties were a time of great political uncertainty and scientific advancement. Lee used both of them to great advantage in developing the idea of the mutant with great powers. By developing the character of Professor X who gathered together many mutants at his school, a crime fighting team known as the X-Men was developed. The group has changed a great deal over the years, both in appearance and in membership. This is a history of that group and young readers can also learn something about the world. For example, it is noted that the bones of the winged X-Man Angel are hollow, just like those of real birds. Other relevant science facts, such as details about water freezing in the section about Ice-Man relate the powers of the X-Men to the physical laws of the universe.
I strongly recommend this as a book for young readers. The topic is one that they will find of great interest, it is very well written at the appropriate level and they can learn something about the world. Perfect for the young mind.

Introduction to the Original Team........2003-05-12

This easy to read book aimed at young readers serves as a perfect introduction for those unfamiliar with the original X-Men team: Cyclops, Marvel Girl, the Beast, Iceman, and Angel all studying under the tutelage of Charles Xavier, aka Professor X. The book also talks about Magneto and the first adventure that the X-Men took part in. The classic team has taken many changes over the years, but few teams will rival the original. Great introduction to the original X-Men team.

The Story Behind the X-Men.......2001-01-01

This is a great book for any X-Men fan or someone who just became interested in them. It tells how Professor Xavier, Magneto,Cyclops (Scott Summers), Marvel Girl (Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix, Beast (Hank McCoy), Angel (Warren Worthington III, also known as Archangle) and Iceman (Bobby Drake) came to become the first X-Men. It also gives some info about other X-Men like WOlverine and some of their recent and former enimes like Juggernaut, and Quicksilver. One thing I enjoyed about this book is it had a lot of pics. from old and recent comics. Overall this is a pretty good book!

Average customer rating:

Creating Comic Characters- Poor Content, Deceiving Title
Great fun!

Creating Comic Characters
Dick Gautier
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From cats to dogs to trees to the mailman, you can make comic characters out of just about anyone or anything! By following Dick Gautier's easy, step-by-step instruction, budding artists can create like never before-with special attention to the dreaded sameness syndrome, the graphic equivalent to writer's block.

Customer Reviews:

Creating Comic Characters- Poor Content, Deceiving Title.......2001-11-12

The title says 'Creating Comic Characters' what anyone would understand as drawing head, body and limbs of a created entity. But do not expect that here, instead this book spends 95% of its content on drawing faces, faces and faces.

Some creative planning and drawing is briefly discussed but unfortunately the content doesn't surpass the surface. Nothing like 'maintaining the look coherence of a character from different points-of-views' or 'how to apply proportion and disproportion in characters', etc...

The book lacks consistency and would benefit readers if it used a set of defined characters and how they could be changed under different techniques, styles and all that stuff you really want to know.

If you are interested in the French Revolution this book might prove to be useful though: not even books on the subject will provide such a galore of cut off heads.

Great fun!.......2001-01-31

What a hoot! Dick Gautier shows you how to draw faces of people you know, or see at malls (what a great way to wait for kids or spouses). He uses simple shapes like circles to start you off and provides lots of different features for you to practice before setting out to delight (or annoy) the world. With a bit of practice even the seriously unco-ordinated pencil-holding human can create funny faces.

DK Readers: Creating the X-Men, How Comic Books Come to Life (Level 4: Proficient Readers)

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Interesting
atlast,info on x-men behind the scenes

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Customer Reviews:

Interesting.......2001-11-20

This wonderful little book (of about 44 pages) is designed for younger readers in the Level 4 - "Proficient" category. This is not a comic book, though it does contain a number of wonderful pictures. Instead, this book is about making comic books. It talks about the artists behind the comics, and how they go about designing and creating comics, the X-Men in particular.

This is an interesting book. My eight-year-old son got this book, and enjoyed it, though I don't believe that he understood everything in it. Overall, though, he did like the book. So, we do recommend this book.

atlast,info on x-men behind the scenes.......2000-10-21

It always eluded me as to how the X-men were on and off a sizzling bestselling comic book for the past twenty years.So what fuels this book is actually curiousity.'Cause it was always a wonder to me what was it that made x-men so diferent than other comics.Well,i still don't see what makes this a phenomenal chart-scorcher,but it will be a bit useful for aspiring artists and writers trying to break into the comic field.

Duane Barnhart's Cartooning Basics: Creating the Characters

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A hit with my three kids !
Cartooning Basics
Cartooning Basics
This book is NOT just for kids...
Increadibly AWESOME!!!

Duane Barnhart's Cartooning Basics: Creating the Characters
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A new, funny, how-to-cartoon book filled with great lessons. Duane Barnhart has expanded his cartooning career from national magazine cartoons, newspaper syndication, and book illustration to include the classroom as an artist-in-residence. He now brings his successful cartooning lessons to everyone in Duane Barnhart's Cartooning Basics. The book carries many endorsements from teachers, parents, professional cartoonists, and most importantly, KIDS. Charles M. Schulz, Creator of Peanuts, wrote the foreword, and initial response indicates the book will become a standard reference in cartooning and teaching.

Customer Reviews:

A hit with my three kids !.......2004-10-21

Duane Barnharts Cartooning Basics has just been so much fun for my kids ages 12, 10, and 7. Using the Books step-by-step guidelines to cartooning they have created some of the most fabulous characters and cartoon strips. Not only is it great from a drawing perspective, but it also has some fun and interesting facts about the history of cartooning. Love this book!!!

Cartooning Basics.......2002-09-04

'Cartooning Basics' is a wonderful tool for young aspiring cartoonists. No. 2 illustrates how to create friendly, familiar characters from simple shapes, which every child can relate to (ie circles, ovals, squares, triangles, etc.). Art teachers can gain lesson ideas that are effective and easy to implement. This is a great buy and a must read for any aspiring cartoonist, art teacher and student alike. Duane and Angie have created a fun, creative, well-illustrated tool in 'Cartooning Basics'.

Cartooning Basics.......2002-09-04

This book is NOT just for kids..........2002-08-31

Great how-to book, lots of practice exercises. The most helpful, how-to book I've read so far, and I've got a ton of them. Wish I'd found this one sooner!

Increadibly AWESOME!!!.......1999-02-25

This book has helped me learn to cartoon, and now, I teach it to my 2nd grade class!

Creating Super Heroes & Comic Characters

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Creating Super Heroes & Comic Characters
Jim Hansen
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Creating Superheroes and Comic Book Characters

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Creating Superheroes and Comic Book Characters
Jim Hansen
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