flashawd Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Can anyone recommend an artist for hire that could draw a character (front & side) that could be used as a rotoscope? I have to search the internet for pics when I create a character, since my drawing skill is limited to a bad stick figure. It really limits me to what I can create. Thanks - Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooky Animator Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 OOH OOH OOH Let me Help!!! im only a 14 year old rookie but i am rreaallllyyyyy good at cartoonerizing!!! Just give me some details and i'll do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashawd Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hey Brayden - I don't have an exact idea right now of what character I am going to do, but wanted to get a connection w/ an artist. Do you have anything you have done that you can email me, or a website w/ your work on it?? Thanks - E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooky Animator Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 i do a lot of comics for my school. i don't have a website to show u but i can post them on the forums. the comics are pretty funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashawd Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sure, that or you can email them to me - whatever is easier for you. info@flashawd.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainmuffin Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Two great books on cartooning, and must-haves for character designers: Cartooning the Head and Figure by Jack Hamm How to Draw Cartoons for Comic Strips by Christopher Hart The first one is old, it was originally published in the '40s, so some of the clothing and hairstyles are out of date. But the book is so chock full of information and inspiration it's worth every penny. It covers so many subjects and so many different styles that it's nearly an encyclopedia of cartooning info. It even has a huge, cross-referenced guide to various expressions! The second one only covers a few simple styles, but it too covers a variety of subjects, including quite a few standard cartoon animals. The styles covered in this book are fairly easy to model in A:M, and with this book and a scanner, you should have enough reference for quite a few models. I was planning on doing this myself, but I havent had much free time lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted January 6, 2008 Admin Share Posted January 6, 2008 Eric and Braydon, If you are willing I'd like to suggest you share this project here or start a project in the WIP forum. The education everyone gets from seeing the process as it unfolds will provide a learning experience for all. Projects kept in the dark often seem to never see the light of day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooky Animator Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 that's not a bad idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashawd Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Lazlo - thanks for the 2 book links and great idea. Rodney - definately share - didn't really see anything about how to get or do the artwork is why I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBREIT Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 The problem with comics cartoon/animes are unless they are made from a 3D program the front and side profiles almost never match. What you can do is use the front image as the primary and use the side as a reference image. Take the model from begging to end and don’t wary if it dose not come out as you would like it. It may take two or three tries before you get it to you liking. Art is not an exacting science so you will need to learn from experience. And there maybe other considerations to taken into account as you make your model. You can also cut and past some of the body parts from existing models on your AM disk to help you get started. And after two or three models you will find you will be able to make these features your self. If you would like I can show you some of the progression I did with the first model I am working on now, and I was in the same boat you where two month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashawd Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi Djbreit - thanks for your reply, but I think you misunderstood what I was asking for. I'm not just starting out - I've been working w/ the program for a few years, and have gotten generally comfortable with modelling - I was looking for an artist that could draw a character to my description that I could use as a rotoscope to create the character. For example, one of the human characters from Ratatoulle - I just can't draw like that, or even close. Thanks - Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhar Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Which character? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashawd Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi Dhar - not quire sure yet, was just trying to line up an artist. Still thinking about the character - working on one now, so it will be my next one. I want it to be a person though - need practice modelling a human face - but I definately want it cartoon style - not photorealistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooky Animator Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 i rate my cartoons or drawings on a scale from 1 to 10. 1 being the most abstract cartoon you can muster and 10 being more realistic type. the question is, how much "cartoon" do you want with ur character( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashawd Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'll have to get back to you on that one when I know exactly what I want. In the meantime, do you mind posting some samples of your work, I think me and everyone else would love to see some of it. Thanks - Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooky Animator Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 ya i will, my dad's scanner is down for the time but as soon as it's up, i'll put it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen916 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'll have to get back to you on that one when I know exactly what I want. In the meantime, do you mind posting some samples of your work, I think me and everyone else would love to see some of it. Thanks - Eric I usually like to do cartoon animals, check out my website, http://mysite.verizon.net/~aen916/ , if there's anything you like let me know and I'll do what I can to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashawd Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi Andy - wow, you are really good, exactly the kind of thing I am looking for. I am thinking a cartoon human character - something like your "frontbutt" drawing. When I get to that character project I'll let send you an email, - I appreciate you posting. Thanks - Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen916 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi Andy - wow, you are really good, exactly the kind of thing I am looking for. I am thinking a cartoon human character - something like your "frontbutt" drawing. When I get to that character project I'll let send you an email, - I appreciate you posting. Thanks - Eric No problem just let me know when. Glad you like my work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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