How to Make a 2D Vtuber Model

Want to become a 2D Vtuber? Not interested in a 3D Vtuber Model? Well, in this video I'll show you how I make my 2D vtuber avatars or models!
This is my first tutorial, hopefully I did alright! Thank you for watching and let me know how I did! I might other Vtuber tutorials in the future such as 3D vtubers and streaming and software!

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[dorkyderpterio]

"Keep them in separate layers"

RIP to artists that can't find that one streak of line in 100+ layers

[Chakkiii]

Who else doesn’t want to record a tubing video’s but just wants to see their avatar moving??

[twopintzVT]

Can I just say: Thank you for this. This breaks down everything into nice uncomplicated bite sizes. Now I feel like I can actually tackle a good amount of this myself! I'm really really very grateful : )

[thisisjamina]

I knew doing paper dolls as a kid would pay off one day! I can't wait to start mine!

[michelleistaken]

Just some notes because this video caught my attention and raises my motivation hehe

model making

1:00 Program:
- Photoshop
- Clip studio paint
- etc, *as long as the file can be exported into pst format*

Tips:
- Have a character design/ reference sheet before starting

1:21 Sketching
- Recognise if you want to make a half body or a full body model

1:33 Draw
- Thinking about which parts will move & keep them in separate layers

Tip: if unsure on whether it should be separated, just play it safe and separate.

1:50 (Optional) Layer types:
- Line art
- Colour
- Shading

2:04 Tip: Use symmetry tool

Key parts:
2:12 Half body model:
- Head
- Hair front
- Hair back
- Torso
- Arm
- Clothing
( Face 2:28 )
*- Iris*
*- Eye shine*
*- Eye whites*
*- Lashes*
( Mouth parts 2:38 )
^ simple ver:
- Open & closed mouth
^ Better ver: 2:43 make sure their in separate layes

2:23 Full body model:
(above + )
- Hands
- Waist
- Legs

3:02 After model drawing done
- Separate the models between left and right (if needed)
- Make sure it's completely flat
(^ No folders, no effects on layers, no hidden layers and clear labelling )

3:21 Export as a psd



3:28 Live 2D and rigging
Software: Live2d cubism

If not: 4:05

4:21Simulation
Software: Vtube studio, PrprLive

Steps:
- Take files needed
- Import into program
^ How 4:35


Thank you Bugbugh!! This tutorial is really helpful and inspiring🙇‍♀️. You break it down and explain it so very quickly and concisely, is perfect ❤️ . I'll be having holidays soon and this looks like a really fun project to tackle, so I'm grateful for the video! May you have a smooth sailing journey!

[Hirokka]

This really explained things perfectly and really made the process a whole lot less complicated than what I had thought it to be

[elliepellie]

I watched one video before that basically gave me the feeling that I'd need to spend a lot of cash on commissions in order to get a 2d model, which was really discouraging. Then I watched your video and you actually make it sound achiveable, even without dropping 1k. Thanks, feeling way more motivated to get into designing my own model!

PS: Love your butterfly model :3

[AustinD_YT]

So, to abhorently disgustingly oversimplify: MAKE EVERYTHING A LAYER

[jubstervnxl]

This is an amazing and super informing tutorial!! Learnt more here than in other 30min videos.
Thank you very much!!! 💕✨

[isnt_itkingstar]

"separate bobba for boing physics"
I died there

[elbereth]

This is so cool!!! I had no idea it could be so simple, tysm for explaining things!

[tahsinhossain]

Woah. This was really helpful! I learned quite a lot from this, more so than the complicated tutorials out there. Most of them aren't beginner-friendly, but this one is!

Hoping to see more tutorials in the future if possible! Thanks!

[princeallart]

Thank you for the video. I had looked into becoming a VTuber last year but lost the time to do it. Your video was a great refresher.
My Takeaways:
2:12
Key Parts of Model (not in order):
Head
Hair Front
Hair Back
Torso
Arms
Clothing
Iris
Eyeshine
Eye whites
Lashes
Eyebrows
Mouth Parts = Top Lip (outline), Bottom Lip (outline), Top Lip Skin, Bottom Lip Skin, Teeth, Tongue, Mouth Back

+ Full body model includes: Hands, Waist, and Legs

[Naz-jctp]

I love this video, it’s so nice and easy to follow. You explain everything in detail as well. I also loved your energy and how you presented the info to us as well. I’m definitely subbing, and look forward to future content!

[Miloscopy]

I was ready for model creation to be really complicated but this tutorial is really simple and encouraging, thank you!

[Gawain_SP]

as someone who would rather not pay a cent to have a model made, this was a super helpful crash course. plus, i feel ill be more proud of my model if i make it all myself!

[spaced_out_cadet]

this is one of the best, most concise tutorials ive seen so far! you managed to make it all make sense in so little time, thank you! <3

[thefemnaoya]

You did really great! The tutorial was awesome!
And it has everything I need to become a Vtuber,
I thought all Vtuber models were 3D but now
I understand, Thank you so much for the video.


















I'm subbing :D

[PuddleOfInk]

Thank god this video exists... time to kick my lazy artist backside into gear again.

[duncepuppy]

thank you so so much! this is definitely going to be my go-to tutorial for figuring things out!! nice work :D