How to Become an Artist for Video Games - RIOT Games Art Lead Charles Lee

In the past twenty years, video games have evolved from relatively simple screen representations to complex 3-dimensional worlds where the characters seem to leap off the screen. Along with more complex imagery, the job of video game artists has evolved into a number of different roles, each with its own distinct tasks: concept artist, 2-D animator, 3-D animator, and 2-D texture artist. Charles Lee talks about his career path as a concept artist for RIOT Games.

Charles Lee is co-founder of Kazone Art. He is currently Art Director at Sony Pictures Animation (Formerly Art Lead at Riot Games).

Currently, Charles teaches Environment & Vehicle Design for Entertainment at Kazone Art (LIVE Online Class). This course focuses on the fundamentals of designing an environment and character for video games and film. The student will learn how to select reference and study in composition, digital painting, lighting. This class is essential for the student who wishes to create an awesome art for a portfolio.

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[rickhefnerdesign]

I had Charles as a teacher for many years and learned a ton from him, more than I did at Art Center. Definitely an amazing teacher and skilled artist

[alex_oiman]

6:10 thats it right there! thats how most people get into the industry
your skill will only get you so far, but having connections, as always, gets you very far very quick

[crw.br]

i am admittedly not a great artist. i’ve been drawing for a while but only started taking it seriously my senior year of high school. i started engineering school this semester, hated it and changed my major and hope that i can improve enough to build a portfolio and potentially work as a riot artist one day. i’m not really sure where to start tho, i’m mainly focusing on perfecting anatomy before i get to style and all that but i just don’t really know where to go from there.

[Grimsyreaper]

What a wholesome and humble guy.. the fact that I'm getting some insights about his journey and tips on how to get into riot (a job that i'd really like) and everything about the industry in general, i appreciate it so much!

[johncliffalvarez]

How to become an artist for video games: Know someone, and even better, have already worked in a major gaming studio.

[rat]

I’m 16 now and I have been practicing since I was 11 I’ve been recently really practicing hard so I can work for riot games one day it’s my dream job 😭

[grimey]

I just graduated from school and I really want to get into the game art industry but I'm just having trouble getting my foot in the door. Most places are looking for senior level artists and there really isnt many options for junior level artists
I would love if you had any tips for getting started

[garigari]

Didn't know they've been working for Arcane for that long😲

[cherylgauthier]

Charles Lee seems so genuine. I wish I could meet him

[blawnie]

Tysm for this video😭
Being Artist for video games is literally my dream job. Im on the way!!!

[zayklagdamen]

I want to take art classes but in my place here in the Philippines its kinda difficult. Also i think im taking the wrong college course.. I just feel its not in line with what i want to be working in the future.

-Edit: the interview actually is pretty helpful for us beginner artists who still have no knowledge abou the industry.. A lot of thanks for this channel❤

[mainakroy]

Well gotta work harder to get into Riot

[hurtcore]

This is very informative! I'm glad this came to my recommendation!

[sniper]

Is there any way of getting that sort of teaching with kazone outsite of the USA, like in the UK ?

[sne]

great video, didn't appear in my notifications

[vallelorum]

Can you do a sketchbook tour with kim jung gi or karl kopinski?

[ΔημήτρηςΑλεξανδρής-δχ]

That's a dream of mine that will never come true but ok

[EverydetailofCharis]

Wait dad? That’s literally my father lol, he’s really nice and I’m so happy he worked on arcane even though I can’t watch it yet

[Asoroa]

All that time on them working on arcane was worth it

[wearenotthesame]

G'day sir, I have a question, is it possible for me (who lives in SEA) to work in riot games on the USA?