What are the criteria for designing characters that stick in your mind? What kind of research comes with this ? How do professionals start designing? Storytelling through character design ? There are so many topics and questions that can be asked on character design.
We are gonna explore this topic with concept and character design legends Dermot Power (Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, Batman Begins, Harry Potter) and Rob Bliss (Harry Potter, The Joker, The Dark Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy).
The Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, The Dark Knight, The Last of Us, The House of Dragon, Maleficent, Divergent, Alien: Convenant, all made use of the amazing artistry of concept artist Rob Bliss.
Dermot Power is a renowned concept artist and illustrator with a career spanning decades in the film industry. After starting his artistic journey as a comic book artist on the legendary 2000 AD series, Power transitioned to the world of film, where his creative vision has left an indelible mark. He for instance worked on several Star Wars and Harry Potter films, and created many concept art for Tim Burton’s work.
