I totally agree with your last advice about simplicity, they have to be able to sell the character in different ways, so it has to be distinctive and simple, thank you for that.
Trent I would love if you could look at some smaller games (like tiny team indie games). For example Wizard of Legend! The player character itself there is not really the focus and does not have any particularly memorable design, however the bosses and some other enemies you fight there really show some very strong character design imo! :D Would be curious to see what you think!! :) Great video as well! As a beginner concept artist overwhelmed with everything... these really help and are fun to watch! :D
the thing with Harley color is that she originally only uses red and black, no blue. Still great analysis, love your videos, always learn a lot form you!
I like how they sort of took the criticism of killer croc or not being “crocodile” enough, and placed that onto king sharks character and made him a literal body with a shark head
I couldn't even see the mask ninja girl was wearing until you pointed it out. I think if you need to squint to see the details that are supposed to make your character unique, there is room for updates. OvO
It's a bit weird that the camera is focussed on the wall, instead of focussed on you? Also, why don't you do a character design video where you redesign the characters you think need improvement. Just a thought :)
1:40 "...She's got my back. She can cut all of you in half with one sword stroke, just like mowing the lawn. I would advise not getting killed by her. Her sword traps the souls of its victims."
3 things. 1st of all, very fun video. I enjoyed the insights into the design process the most. 2nd, would love to see you review concepts from any movie Weta has worked on. Even though I hated them, I thought the Hobbit movies had some of the best character designs even seen in movies. 3rd, where is the rumored pompadour that legends once spoke of?
Yeah I didn't like the Killer Croc design either. He just looked like a thug with a skin condition. He shouldn't be full on crocodile, but even the original Killer Croc from the 80's look more crocodilian. And I think the deal with Katana was that her sword captured the spirits of whoever it killed, hence the faces in the background.
I always hated Killer Croc's design in the first movie. Croc should have been cgi and bigger like King Shark. Also Harley always be in punker boots (in the films). The second SS film got my wishlist.
You know what you should do? Look up some games in the past that seemed high budget and didn’t do well, and discuss what’s wrong with them: obviously focusing on concept design, but also other elements in a broad scope
That kind of video would be popular, no doubt. But I try to keep my channel mostly positive and encouraging. If I give crtique, its usually just due to taste, and I say as much. Also, I'm a pro concept artist. I don't know much about how games are marketed other than that they need a lot of money to do it. Ripping on a small dev because they didn't have a big marketing budget isn't productive.
@@TrentKaniuga How about the opposite? Looking at lower budget indie games that did and are doing very well and talking about potential successes from the concept art stage of pre-production that likely led to its success? Whether it helped enhance gameplay or make the game memorable. I know budgets can make a world of difference but maybe there are some insights artists can take with them even to an indie studio that could domino effect into an overall better game/product.
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I totally agree with your last advice about simplicity, they have to be able to sell the character in different ways, so it has to be distinctive and simple, thank you for that.
I love the production quality! Looking forward to future videos ☺️
This is a really cool watch! Absolutely an interesting series that'll get me coming back. Love your work, Trent!
Trent I would love if you could look at some smaller games (like tiny team indie games). For example Wizard of Legend! The player character itself there is not really the focus and does not have any particularly memorable design, however the bosses and some other enemies you fight there really show some very strong character design imo! :D Would be curious to see what you think!! :)
Great video as well! As a beginner concept artist overwhelmed with everything... these really help and are fun to watch! :D
Really loving these character design breakdown videos! I hope to see more in the future I find them really inspiring!
Damn I see your doing some major video format experiments!! Lovin it man!! Keep going! Your an inspiration as both an artist and a youtuber!
the thing with Harley color is that she originally only uses red and black, no blue. Still great analysis, love your videos, always learn a lot form you!
I like how they sort of took the criticism of killer croc or not being “crocodile” enough, and placed that onto king sharks character and made him a literal body with a shark head
I enjoy your professional critique, Trent! Wanna see more of this theme)
I couldn't even see the mask ninja girl was wearing until you pointed it out.
I think if you need to squint to see the details that are supposed to make your character unique, there is room for updates. OvO
It's a bit weird that the camera is focussed on the wall, instead of focussed on you? Also, why don't you do a character design video where you redesign the characters you think need improvement. Just a thought :)
STill trying to figure out my auto focus. lol.
😂 I love the fact that Trent was like... “Hold on, wait a minute and don’t come for me. Now, have a nice day!”
Love these critique videos Trent! :D
Always find your videos fascinating!:)
Love this type of content!
Fantastic job
I'd love to see video about transistor or hades character design
If I can compare King Shark to "Street Sharks", I like the design of "Street Sharks" better. Really loved their toy-line too.
Harley Quinn's gun is just a dressed up Chiappa Rhino really.
you should do more of these videos👍
1:40
"...She's got my back. She can cut all of you in half with one sword stroke, just like mowing the lawn. I would advise not getting killed by her. Her sword traps the souls of its victims."
What a line that was...
I have a question in your experience, what are the pros and cons of illustrating Digitally vs illustrating Physically?
yoo I love these vids
3 things.
1st of all, very fun video. I enjoyed the insights into the design process the most.
2nd, would love to see you review concepts from any movie Weta has worked on. Even though I hated them, I thought the Hobbit movies had some of the best character designs even seen in movies.
3rd, where is the rumored pompadour that legends once spoke of?
Would love to see you do a video of character designs of jojo's bizzare adventure , especially part 5!
Trent ... did you get younger ? you look like revitalised somehow!!!! amazing :3
Yep. I got that benjamin buttons disease.
Not fully through yet but i enjoy it a lot! Did you hire a cutter again or is this your work? ^^ Cheers from Austria!
I did! Chris Nairn is helping me out.
You should review helluva boss character designs
Please do Black Myth Wukong next
Yeah I didn't like the Killer Croc design either. He just looked like a thug with a skin condition. He shouldn't be full on crocodile, but even the original Killer Croc from the 80's look more crocodilian. And I think the deal with Katana was that her sword captured the spirits of whoever it killed, hence the faces in the background.
the clown on the stock is called harlequin so Harley Quinn is a play on that
Uh oh old man kaniuga is doing a critique video! scarper!
Trent ... can you make sure that you are sharp and not the background? Thanks in advance
Can you do a review on some Assassin's Creed Valhalla concept art, Trent??? Awesome vid as always! :)
Would you do a character designs for Justice League Gods and Monsters?
Yeah! Are they hiring?
Try Halo. The art style of the game from the first up to the latest.
I always hated Killer Croc's design in the first movie.
Croc should have been cgi and bigger like King Shark.
Also Harley always be in punker boots (in the films).
The second SS film got my wishlist.
Trent, u have a video where u explain why the why is more importan than the how, but i can't find it :c
Old videos get archived into my box sets of tutorials. Www.gumroad.com/trentk
Your Thumbnail made me angrily click, I thought you were about to bad mouth King Shark.
You know what you should do? Look up some games in the past that seemed high budget and didn’t do well, and discuss what’s wrong with them: obviously focusing on concept design, but also other elements in a broad scope
That kind of video would be popular, no doubt. But I try to keep my channel mostly positive and encouraging. If I give crtique, its usually just due to taste, and I say as much. Also, I'm a pro concept artist. I don't know much about how games are marketed other than that they need a lot of money to do it. Ripping on a small dev because they didn't have a big marketing budget isn't productive.
@@TrentKaniuga How about the opposite? Looking at lower budget indie games that did and are doing very well and talking about potential successes from the concept art stage of pre-production that likely led to its success? Whether it helped enhance gameplay or make the game memorable. I know budgets can make a world of difference but maybe there are some insights artists can take with them even to an indie studio that could domino effect into an overall better game/product.
Crotch knife. Always crotch knife
I like this new series. Really great stuff.... Crotch knife 🤘all the way, lol.
Artists often have to wait for approval from a publisher before posting their work....this can take months, of not a year...
Not if youre working on a project that takes 2-5 years to develop.
Good vid man.
Could you react to the character design in call of duty?
Edit: black ops 3 really interesting stuff.
Why are they called the same thing, it's confusing 😓
Guilty gear please.
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He's out of focus noooooo
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