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JNetRocks β€” Tutorial: Species Design

Published: 2011-04-29 14:59:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 63359; Favourites: 2289; Downloads: 974
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Description A tutorial going over some of the concepts I try to follow when doing species and character design. It's pretty general suggestions so that it can be applied towards different types of characters.

I hope you enjoy!

Disponible en espaΓ±ol aquΓ­: [link]


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Edit: Holy crap. A DD! Thank you SO much to =Sarky-Sparky for the suggestion and to `FantasyStock for the feature.

Of all the pieces in my gallery, I'm really thrilled that it was this one. I love creating characters, and I hope that people find this useful in making their own!
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JNetRocks In reply to ??? [2011-08-30 23:43:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I really appreciate it! I hope the tutorial is useful

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Sarky-Sparky In reply to ??? [2011-08-18 00:19:42 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic and so original! If only more members on this website saw this, we'd have less ill-researched identical Mary-Sues. I love how thorough this is.

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JNetRocks In reply to Sarky-Sparky [2011-08-18 14:48:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much. I want to go back and do one more specific on character design over species, but haven't had the time yet.

Appreciate the visit and the nice words!

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Sarky-Sparky In reply to JNetRocks [2011-08-18 15:56:50 +0000 UTC]

That would be wonderful. This is just such a brilliant idea XD I wish I had this years ago.

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KaWAiIZhePHa In reply to ??? [2011-07-02 15:43:01 +0000 UTC]

This is quite interesting, but I think this is more a "species" creating tutorial than a character making one. Still, a very useful and interesting set of concepts none the less~!

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JNetRocks In reply to KaWAiIZhePHa [2011-07-02 19:45:42 +0000 UTC]

True, the first half is more about species and the second half was a bit more on character specific, but I felt I was getting long winded. Maybe I'll add on a bit more details towards the bottom to make it more 'character' design. Thanks for the feedback!

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KaWAiIZhePHa In reply to JNetRocks [2011-07-02 22:54:42 +0000 UTC]

No problem! It is actually very helpful, dearie!

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TartanWench In reply to ??? [2011-06-30 00:29:48 +0000 UTC]

This is amazingly helpful

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JNetRocks In reply to TartanWench [2011-07-01 13:56:20 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear! Thanks.

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ferretsketch In reply to ??? [2011-06-27 10:06:10 +0000 UTC]

This might help!

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JNetRocks In reply to ferretsketch [2011-07-01 13:59:12 +0000 UTC]

I hope it does! thanks for stopping by

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AngelusNoir In reply to ??? [2011-06-09 00:13:45 +0000 UTC]

Very original and very helpful,thankyou!

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JNetRocks In reply to AngelusNoir [2011-06-10 02:51:03 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, I hope it comes in handy. Thanks for the feedback!

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El-ofAllTrades In reply to ??? [2011-05-29 00:26:43 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial!

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JNetRocks In reply to El-ofAllTrades [2011-05-30 03:53:41 +0000 UTC]

I hope it comes in handy!

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ilyahx In reply to ??? [2011-05-08 07:49:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow, great tutorial!

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JNetRocks In reply to ilyahx [2011-05-09 01:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much I hope it helps!

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ilyahx In reply to JNetRocks [2011-05-09 05:41:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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ScarletImperfection In reply to ??? [2011-05-04 18:52:42 +0000 UTC]

I always had a process for creating characters that was pretty haphazard. This tutorial really helped me organize my thoughts and ideas, thanks for this!

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JNetRocks In reply to ScarletImperfection [2011-05-06 22:55:57 +0000 UTC]

I'm really glad that it helped you get a bit more of an organized process. There's no 100% right way to do things, but sometimes tutorials can help inspire.

Thank you for the comment!

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ErugoPurakushi In reply to ??? [2011-05-04 08:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Aw, very helpful!

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JNetRocks In reply to ErugoPurakushi [2011-05-06 22:56:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Cadubrrj In reply to ??? [2011-05-01 13:49:22 +0000 UTC]

great tips

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JNetRocks In reply to Cadubrrj [2011-05-01 19:01:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I hope it helps!

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SugarPepper In reply to ??? [2011-05-01 12:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Great Tut! Thank you so much!

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JNetRocks In reply to SugarPepper [2011-05-01 19:01:06 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, I hope it's helpful!

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AutumnBlood In reply to ??? [2011-04-30 17:55:59 +0000 UTC]

Ugh, I usually have such a difficult time designing clothes, this will help me a great deal.

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JNetRocks In reply to AutumnBlood [2011-05-01 19:00:52 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I was actually thinking of doing one for clothing in particular. I hope it helps, and thanks for the comment!

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AutumnBlood In reply to JNetRocks [2011-05-01 19:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodnes, yes! Please make one for clothes as well 8D

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NoxKey In reply to ??? [2011-04-30 08:40:17 +0000 UTC]

Grate tutorial thank you! (Please make more!)

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JNetRocks In reply to NoxKey [2011-05-01 19:00:31 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I'll try. I was thinking about doing one for clothing in particular. I hope it is helpful!

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NoxKey In reply to JNetRocks [2011-05-02 10:49:18 +0000 UTC]

thats cool thanks!

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skerie In reply to ??? [2011-04-30 00:51:09 +0000 UTC]

Love it! Great tips.

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JNetRocks In reply to skerie [2011-05-01 19:00:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I hope it helps!

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fruitsushi In reply to ??? [2011-04-29 19:07:33 +0000 UTC]

Great tips and do's and don't's!!!

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JNetRocks In reply to fruitsushi [2011-05-01 19:00:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Hope it is helpful to you.

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Iolii In reply to ??? [2011-04-29 16:24:36 +0000 UTC]

ive always wanted to try and make an OC but never knew how to go about it...thanx this really helps!!!!

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JNetRocks In reply to Iolii [2011-05-01 18:59:53 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, I hope it helps you and thank you for taking time to leave a comment.

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amarlise In reply to ??? [2011-04-29 16:04:39 +0000 UTC]

There's nothing more essential than the good old Colour Wheel!

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JNetRocks In reply to amarlise [2011-05-01 18:59:11 +0000 UTC]

True that. Sometimes I see some characters with the oddest combinations but those aren't as bad as the ones that just use tooooo many colors. Color wheels for all!

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LunarLotis In reply to ??? [2011-04-29 15:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Love the tut and thanks for making it <3

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JNetRocks In reply to LunarLotis [2011-05-01 18:58:29 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, I hope it helps. Thank you for leaving a comment.

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kefiramoon In reply to ??? [2011-04-29 15:23:58 +0000 UTC]

It looks good :3

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JNetRocks In reply to kefiramoon [2011-05-01 18:58:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I hope that it helps!

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Clouds-Master In reply to ??? [2011-04-29 15:13:41 +0000 UTC]

(: It looks really great. I'll try this way~

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JNetRocks In reply to Clouds-Master [2011-05-01 18:58:09 +0000 UTC]

I hope the tips are helpful! Thanks for the comment.

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