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3D Character Artist Job Description, Salary, Skills & Software
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3D Character Artist
The role, salary, software, and skills of a 3D character
artist in film and games
In film, character artists create 3D characters that are integrated into live-action. Their work
primarily takes place during the post-production process, but sketches and concept art will be
developed from pre-production stages as part of the film or series’ production design.
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In animated features, series, or shorts character artists develop and create the character art
that is used throughout the production. They work closely with directors, writers,
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departments to bring the characters to life. Sophisticated character development and artistry
are required to elicit emotion from drawn images.
In games, character artists work closely with creative and technical teams to drive the visual
quality of the game and maintain a consistent character style. In the competitive gaming
market players now expect high-standard graphics, it is up to the character artist to deliver on
the overall artistic quality of the game. The processes are the same as in gaming, however as
film has a linear structure, they will not incorporate interactive elements or behaviors.
Role & responsibilities of a character artist in the film and games industry:
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Film and game studios may look for the following skills in a 3D character artist:
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Experience in digital sculpting, modeling, UV mapping, texturing
Excellent understanding of shading, lighting, structure, texturing, and silhouette
Understanding of mesh topology and edge loops
Knowledge of anatomy - proportions, muscle, and skeletal structures
Ability to work from reference materials such as photography or concept art
Maya
ZBrush
Blender
Mari
Substance Painter
Unreal Engine (and other real-time engines)
Houdini
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