Pixel Art Class - Isometric Character Basics

By popular demand!

You've been asking for an isometric character tutorial so I thought I'd cover everything I know on the topic in a starter video. Maybe we'll have a part 2 with some animation in the near future? Let me know what you want to see next!

P.S. More info about the Indie Tales Game Jam very soon. I've been tallying your suggestions for themes, and I'll be handling the tablet giveaway after this week, once I'm ready to release the trailer for the jam itself.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Character References
03:03 - Poses
04:30 - Sprite Review
08:34 - First Pose: Facing Toward
11:14 - Colours and Shapes
11:45 - Eyes
12:34 - Face
13:09 - Shading
15:16 - Outlines & Cleanup
17:08 - Second Pose: Facing Away
21:00 - Outro

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Later, pals!

[golden]

"i did this in about 2 and a half hours" and looks amazing!

[alejmc]

For a complete clueless person like me, it is already breathtaking the clay like silhouette shaping… you can imagine then how those tiny pixels added/removed feel since they add so darn much to the whole subject.
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[ravinwong]

Having 0 experience in character design / pixel art / working in an isometric, this video was super informative and fun, cant wait to continue digging into your videos!

[AnoterosHershy]

It's wild what experience will do for you. I'v been working on an isometric rpg for about a year and a half and Adam has basically caught up with me in a month. Ofc i can't work on it full time but still, you're an inspiriation good sir.

[ThePixelExpedition]

You gave the people what they wanted! This was a terrific tutorial! Thank you so much! You continually make character sprite creation so accessible :D

[richardguilliams]

final fantasy tactics is literally my inspiration for getting into game design. Im so thankful for your your videos my friend. this stuff is golden content

[Amieee]

Oh my goodness! In perfect timing! I am currently designing a manual for my final piece, and I need isometric characters in it. You are a legend!

[TheEpicSpire]

i would love a tutorial that actually shows someone how to do something instead of showing people that the person knows how to do it. Speeding through the character silhouette was painful cause i want to know how to do that. I get that some people can learn by watching, but i learn by doing and i can't do something that i don't know how to do.

[artasky]

OMG!!! The way you make human character look very simple and very easy to understand. I never ever thought about craving black circle into human before and probably never will! Thank you so much!!

[kipz]

it's so nice to just find a guide that's exactly what i'm looking for :)

[FurquimRafa]

Omg I've been waiting for this amazing tutorial for while

[mollyorshansky]

I'm like 3 days away from finishing the first draft of my first full length game and about to switch to full isometric art and OMG this is perfect timing!!!

[Skeffles]

This video came at the perfect time for me. I've been practising isometric art but my humans were awful. Thanks so much I've now got 1 decent looking character now!

[Syntecoderyo]

This is so good! I hope the animation part comes soon

[HaroKid]

These videos are a great resource! Enthusiastic about potential future isometric-centric videos

[Killammahbus]

Thanks Adam. I really needed this tutorial. You're awesome.

[sanstheelumbu]

Do you read minds?? How do you know ?
And indie tales, i love it

[daviemerim]

That last one felt very clean. You should try making isometrics with the GBA sprites of Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories.

[gastonpereira]

You’re such a boss, I love your channel man! Keep it up!

[mloukhiyye]

Love this! Thank you for providing this wholesome value 💚