introduction to concept art
Concept art is an idea that is drawn out into a rough sketch which will then be put onto a computer to ‘neaten’ the sketch so that it looks clear and made easier for the 3D modellers to model. Concept art can be either of characters, objects, weapons, and environments which will then be rendered in colour and then redone if the artist wants to change anything, then will be sent off for the concept art to be modelled.
The image below is the concept art sketches of the character Master Chief from the Halo series. This show the main key areas of the character, showing the detail in the chest, helmet, legs and arms.
The image below is the concept art sketches of the character Master Chief from the Halo series. This show the main key areas of the character, showing the detail in the chest, helmet, legs and arms.
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After the concept art is drawn out the it will be sent to a 3D modelling team to create this character into a model to which can be used in the game. The imgage to the right is the final outcome.
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This is a perfect example of a character going through the stages of concept art. Starts of as a rough sketch and idea which will further be developed into a final concept, then sent through 3D modelling and then finally textured and placed into the game.
References:
1 -
http://visualatrium.blogspot.co.uk/p/concept-art.html master chief concept sketch.
2 - http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/1087/199820-halo_combat_evolved.jpg Master Chief 3D model
3 - http://www.push-start.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Borderlands-2-Character-Concept-Art-8.jpg Borderlands sketch and 3D model
References:
1 -
http://visualatrium.blogspot.co.uk/p/concept-art.html master chief concept sketch.
2 - http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/1087/199820-halo_combat_evolved.jpg Master Chief 3D model
3 - http://www.push-start.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Borderlands-2-Character-Concept-Art-8.jpg Borderlands sketch and 3D model