Mastering Character Art in Games and VFX with Matthew Lefferts

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Join us for an in-depth interview with senior character artist Matthew Lefferts as he shares his journey from VFX and film to the world of game design. Matthew provides a comprehensive look into his workflow, techniques, and challenges faced while creating iconic characters for video games like Spider-Man. Learn about the importance of anatomy, texturing, and the tools he uses to bring characters to life. Get valuable insights from a versatile artist who has successfully transitioned from a generalist to a character art specialist.

Matthew Lefferts ATMO Profile: https://characters-creatures.atmovfx.com/artist/11/matt-lefferts
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00:00 Introduction
01:51 Welcome to the ATMO Show
02:27 Meet Matt Lefferts: Senior Character Artist
04:30 Matt's Journey: From TV to Games
07:38 Breaking into Character Art
15:45 The Challenges of Game Development
26:29 Exploring Matt's Artwork
35:04 Regional Salary Differences and Remote Work
35:44 Challenges in Creative Industries
36:13 Big Studios and Exploitation
36:34 Profile Overview and Video Uploads
37:19 Spider-Man Character Design Process
39:10 Detailing and Texturing Techniques
42:19 Anatomy and Realism in Game Characters
45:22 Concept Art and Character Development
57:43 Human Character Sculpting
01:06:39 Material and Texture Realism
01:10:56 Balancing Detail and Performance
01:11:40 Pipeline and Workflow Insights
01:12:09 Organizing Breakdowns and Assets
01:13:16 Poly Count and Optimization
01:16:01 Spider-Man Character Design Challenges
01:25:38 Symbiote and Venom Design
01:38:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections



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