Character design
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![Twinmotion 2023.2 for Unreal Engine 5; a render of a villa in Unreal Engine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Br8MiqKM8TYTpDUTHypkv3-320-80.jpg)
Twinmotion 2023.2 finally gets Unreal Engine 5's Lumen, this is why it matters
By Paul Hatton published
I couldn't be happier with Twinmotion 2023.2.
![3D portrait created by Satoshi Arakawa](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/33akip8EoQ7bzDdhmhvzZc-320-80.jpg)
How to create a stylised 3D portrait
By Satoshi Arakawa published
Character artist Satoshi Arakawa demonstrates how he created a stylised portrait in real time using PBR materials.
![Corridor Crew uses AI face-morphing with an AI image generator to "fix" video game human beings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nrQ4LPdekXLzGbKVchYLzd-320-80.jpg)
Artists hate these AI-made game character redesigns
By Paul Hatton published
And we can see why.
![Illustrations of a female figure by Anna Hollinrake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A9aBEAGnvCE8jT9z2iZioL-320-80.jpg)
How to give old reference drawings new life
By Anna Hollinrake published
Create a story-packed image by developing old studies.
![Still from 'Tamo Junto', a short film by Pedro Conti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SSiJzfh7ZdygzGAs6BWJSb-320-80.jpg)
Behind the art: interview with Pedro Conti
By Paul Hatton published
The animation specialist discusses his career path and favourite projects.
![Disney character Moana holding Flounder from The Little Mermaid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JHcLo3ycXkwk8BykHTxfAn-320-80.jpg)
Disney's magical new short film unites classic characters
By Natalie Fear published
I'm loving this blend of hand-drawn and CGI animation.
![DC Comics swimsuit edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qkVXkektrwT9jucBsbDUcm-320-80.jpg)
DC Comics' bizarre Swimsuit Edition turns superheroes into pinups
By Joseph Foley published
We've never seen quite so much of our favourite characters.
![best character design books - 3 titles on a green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JqFv5fHhoppMwG2HaAuPQV-320-80.jpg)
The best character design books in 2024
By Adam England published
Whether you're more interested in traditional or digital design, the best character design books will help bring your ideas to life.
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