Inspiration Board Annotated

You need to get inspired!  This is one of my favorite stages.   Basically you explore what is out there and possible directions you can go.  Collect /research reference images, current designs, inspirational, blueprints etc. Basically find as many as you need, which is at least 20+ sources.  I call this phase, the “Inspiration Board”.  I have found that the best way to do this is to create a Padlet with all your resources.  This is not only a dynamic collection of resources, but it also retains the source information for later documentation.   

Explore Proportions Annotated

Here is a basic character template.   Look at the joints and body sections.  We are using the default humoniod character rig, when you design a character, consider the location basic joints & sections:

• Head 

• Neck

• Thorax (Thoracic Cavity)

• Abdomen  (Abdominal Cavity)

• Pelvis  (Pelvic Cavity)

• Arm: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, & Hand.

• Leg: Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot w/ bend at toes

Import your artwork as an image plane.

In the Front View under the View menu, choose Image Plane, Import Image, and go find your artwork.

View > Image Plane > Import Image  . . .