The Character Portrait: Sculpting the Alien Mystic - ZBrush Creature Design: Creating Dynamic Concept Imagery for Film and Games - page 65

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Designing a Character Bust: Getting Started
I often find that you can start a character design by working on a bust. This allows you to define the attitude
and presence of the character quickly without getting lost in the body details. By bringing the viewer in to a
close-up, you also give them a more intimate picture of the individual. Busts are quick to sculpt, and I can
generally finish a design in about a day from sculpt to finished paint up. For this reason, we will start the
book by doing a bust design. If you find the bust is successful, you can then move on to designing a body
for the character.
The Brief: A Character Study
The brief for this lesson is a character study of an ancient alien being. He is extremely intelligent with
advanced technology. This character feels no allegiance to humanity, but he is not at war with Earth. This
character seems to display a general contempt for humans and should be considered dangerous. He needs
to appear to have evolved along similar lines to humans, but perhaps with advanced senses or mental
abilities.
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