Within the world of video games, characters become almost living entities. Through the use of logic and artificial intelligence, the video-game character is able to act and react to each situation. As the designer, you hold the character's creative expression in your control. Game Character Animation All in One is a comprehensive guide to the techniques of developing and animating amazing characters for your games. It covers not only introductory-level character-design techniques, but also advanced character-creation and animation topics. With an 8-page color insert showcasing game-character design, this book is a detailed guide to creating exciting, believable, engaging characters for your games.

Chapter 1 Game Characters
Chapter 2 Developing Character Ideas
Chapter 3 Character Illustrations and Templates
Chapter 4 Character Modeling
Chapter 5 Character Modeling 2
Chapter 6 Texturing the Character
Chapter 7 Character Rigging
Chapter 8 Basic Animation
Chapter 9 Animation Cycles
Chapter 10 Non-Linear Animation