Vtuber Design Bootcamp EP 1: Critiquing and Rating Indie Designs
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Hiya, I’m Iiji, and I’m a professional 3D modeler and illustrator, among other things, and today I'm putting my teaching experience to use by critiquing some vtuber designs that were submitted to me by my community!
If you'd like a critique and rating, you can submit your design here: forms.gle/ap4yU61i5MyinuuG9
Vtubers Mentioned in this video:
Alb: / entenalb
Moni: / monisteravt
Nymphidora: / nymphidora_lamour
Echoes: / @echoesvtuber
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Stock footage: Pixabay
Vtuber background and 3D model: Me! 
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(omg I thought I commented already but maybe I'm crazy and I did not?!)
Hi Iji! I'm Moni, the second vtuber featured in this video! Thank you so much for the critique, it was really insightful, and I'm glad my design checks a lot of the boxes. My model does have bright red eyeshadow and a smaller hat, but that particular image I shared is a bit different oops 😅
For practicality I was thinking of rigging the hat so it could change size, which would match up with my lore! I am a plant spirt vtuber that runs a bath house in the mountains, and part of my abilities is water & plant bending. Big hat could be used for just chatting or ASMR streams where my face is the focus, and then I can toggle the hat size for art or gaming streams when it needs to take up less space.
It was really interesting to see you validate a lot of the assumptions I had about my design, so thank you again! Would love to see more of this series!
your design is so pretty!!
Love the design, can't wait to see more!
I LOVE how regal you look.
heya! I'm Alb (the first person) and WOW that was some great feedback! ❤️
Appreciate it! You handled that super respectfully and made it informative at the same time, love your approach.
I'm a 3D modeler too and because I don't really like working with thick outlines too much I'm also faced with that "face blending into hair" issue you commented on - your recommendations are definitely something I'm gonna implement ✌️
About the whole design concept thing - I'm a mushroom dragon! The duck is because of my username (Entenalb, Ente means duck in German, so it's just a little nod to that and easy to understand for my German audience)
So floofy dragon ears, horns and a mushroom dragon tail.
the things on the pants are a nod to one of the black and white 2 protagonists, probably makes more sense when rendered more clearly lol
Thank you for your time! I also saw you following me on some platforms, that meant a lot to me and really made me happy.
Hope you're doing well! ❤
Hi there! Ah I'm glad you liked it!
I saw you on VGen a couple days after I recorded this and was like YO I RECOGNIZE THAT DESIGN, your model is so cool, you have such a nice style!
Mushroom dragon makes sense! I was reading your name as a play on words of "antenna," that's fun that you have that reference with the duck!
Hope you're doing well too!
Something that could help you would be turning off your lineart/sketch to see all of the colors without the lines distracting you.
OH MY GODDD, I FIGURED OUT THE MUSHROOM DRAGON THINGY BECAUSE OF THE TAIL AND HANDS
Your design is definitely my favourite! It's so fun and full of personality!
deleted my comment cause i thought for some reason the things on your pants were green LOL
is it a nod to Rosa?
I LOVE the dress design for the lily pad character. So clever!
I agree, it really is!!
3:30 when i was designing my old vtuber model, i asked many questions about design. And on of main things of outfit was the pattern. I changed the pattern so many time. And in the end i was told to have a more proper focal point. I feel like people dont point it out often. But i do find it really helpful for everyone to know it as well. thank u
Hi! I wanted to thank you for showcasing my design and its respective critiques (I'm the last person showcased)! Definitely made me a bit nervous initially, but I definitely enjoyed hearing your thoughts and comments on all of the designs overall! It is something that could be helpful to many people who are still working on or on improving their own.
To add some clarification on your critiques, the fact that silhouette isn't a focus is intentional as it was never part of the design process. Echoes is wearing a combination of a military uniform/space bodysuit, so the details are intentionally minimalistic and sparce. After all, this is a uniform (can get damaged and needs to be replaced), so anything in excess can be a liability. There is an emphasis on function over aesthetic for the most part. They also are primarily fighting in zero gravity.
Also, in regards to motif, there isn't one. Lol. I kinda just combined a lot of things I liked. There are some space related concepts (like a four pointed star and the planet Earth due to lore reasons), but they aren't involved in the design too much.
The cape is there just because I like capes, but a short one to prevent it from getting snagged or caught on things. Aha. And the general patterning of the uniform is taken from an anime called Crest of the Stars which I thought was pretty cool. I also like military uniforms overall too, but didn't want too many bells and whistles to a uniform that didn't need them. The general uniform shape is taken from the Gundam Seed ZAFT uniforms.
After watching your video, I do recommend adding a section to your submission form where the submittor can provide some outfit specific details or a quick summary of their lore. It could add some much needed context to the outfit in question and answer any questions you may have.
P.S: In regards to the quote of "Reminiscent of a distant past in a faraway future," it mostly refers to the inspirations and lore of the character, not to the outfit design. Because Echoes is primarily inspired by Crest of the Stars which was made in the 1990s, supposed to have fluffy bangs like characters from the 1990s era, and has a slight retro feel (with the tiara and belt style) that can remind you of older JRPGS like Dragon Quest, but is primarily a sci-fi and distant future focused character, then this quote reflects those concepts and ideas.
Keeping things sleek for zero gravity and because it's a uniform makes sense of the silhouette being the way it is! I can't believe I didn't realize the Gundam Seed influence, I went for something more obscure haha but I've never heard of Crest of the Stars so I might look into it
I did add a section to the form for explaining concepts, this video was a little bit of a trial run so I could work out the quirks (:
Thank you again for submitting, your design is really cool!
@@squiiji3D Np! Glad that me explaining things could have been helpful and clarified the questions you had. And that you liked my design. It makes me happy to hear. ;D
And am glad you added the explanation section as it will help for future submissions.
The last design has me thinking about (Japanese) penguins.
The blue/black coloration with the brighter face is why.
Maybe Penguin emojis is a idea for him to lean into.
Hi! I'm the person who submitted the last design. What you suggested is definitely interesting for sure, tho penguins aren't part of their lore. I can see where you are coming from tho. Thanks for the idea tho!
Oooo you're right, I can definitely see where you're coming from!
This first episode was great! BTW I did some rebranding and fixed up my ref sheet since the first time I submitted it, so I'm going to resubmit, I hope that's okay, please disregard my old one, I think it's from my old email. Everything should be under Kaeru Kobold from me now! My bad lol. The old username I used turned out to be taken 😅
Thank you! And yea you're more than welcome to resubmit!
This is why you're quickly becoming one of my favorites, giving commentary on parts of the industry other Vtubers often don't talk about. Most don't talk about the actual industry at all. A lot do but it's all the same, some drama going on or stuff you can easily research on your own. And then a small portion like you talk about the inner workings where you actually need to be part of it to understand, and making it easily digestible to understand.
I definitely plan to submit my design once I...actually draw it lmao
I looooove your breakdown for character design, it applies to not just vtubers but characters in general. So much good info Iiji, and such awesome designs featured! Looking forward for episode 2!
Ah thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it! And you're right, I'm applying the things I usually discuss for character design in animation to vtubing!
I loved everything you said, the reason why i went with that skin tone is because that is my actual skin tone 😅. I also was trying to get the colors to match my skin tone but i tried lol. I will definitely take what you said and apply to my new model ^ ^ I hope i can submit my new model as well in the near future! ^ ^
That's completely fair! I have an olive-undertone too which was the main thing that made me go for my orange/yellow/green colors. I hue-shifted your skin to match the clothes, but we could also do the opposite and shift the clothes to match the skin!
Thank you so much for submitting, I'll be looking forward to seeing your new model! 🧡
I would love to see that ^^ and again thank you for your feedback i really enjoyed it! 💜💜@@squiiji3D
I was already planning on submitting my design when I finished it, BUT NOW I REALLY GOTTA FINISH IT
Very kind critiques with useful easy to understand advice. I hope this series continues for a long time 〰it is always nice to see the designs other people come up with!
My 'sona has two forms (human and anthropomorphic). Could I submit both designs together?
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! And yea go ahead, you can submit them together!
love how gentle you are with the criticism🥺🤍
sooo off subject but at 7:23, the way you sang out "conceeern~"... vocals ayo? that was so pretty, please sing covers! I think you'll excel!
this was informative! I'm double checking my own bases too, thank you for this video!
Ahh thank you haha that's very kind of you! I actually have a video coming up related to singing, stay tuned 👀
I'm glad you like the video!
I love this series so much, I hope it continues. I learn so much through your examples and you have such a lovely way of explaining and giving helpful advice.
I also love this since it's a win/win, we all get to learn and people get to improve their vtuber designs 💖
I really loved this video; the detail in the critique was really nice to hear rather than some of the stuff I've heard from other people critiquing design, so good work on that!!
This video is fantastic and so insightful! 💗💗💗 Your channel is very inspiring for me :D
I'm unable to draw right now, but when I do get the chance to make a digital illustration of my character design I'd love to submit it :)
I'm not an artist but I edit for vtubers. Really interesting to hear your critiques mirror the considerations I take before deciding how to frame the avatar. Large headspace/gaps in hair can affect masking decisions and color palettes influence how I color correct to fit the right scenes.
please please make more of these this was super fun and inspiring to watch!
I hope this series will continue. Keep up the good work 🤍
you give such good advice! I would love to see another episode if you ever decide to do more
This video was ridiculously helpful. Thanks for your insight!
Oooh this is really neat to see! I'm already imagining how a critique would go if I tried submitting my design (or general lack thereof). Makes me excited to try sitting down at the drawing board again and trying to properly design!
Been sketching up designs while watching your videos. This has definite been great fuel for creativity!
Now this gives me a spark to complete my design seeing aspects of how stuff works with other models.
Love the detailed breakdown. I may have to submit myself.
I NEED MORE OF THESE VIDEOS AWAAWAWAWAA this video is really nice!!!!
Omg I love this. I want you as my art teacher so bad haha. The way you critique is so helpful but very insightful.
Just found your channel and Im already obessed.
I was going to summit my own design weeks ago but realized that some aspects of it need some written context in order for them to make sense which made me want to wait so I could suggest that option but ay you said it already XD
Great video as always Iji! I really love the way you make your content! The way you speak, the way your model looks and even how you move XD A great creator indeed. Can't wait for the next video! :D 🍄💖
Ah thank you so much, I'm really happy you enjoy my work! 🧡 I did add the explanation section now, don't worry haha this video was sort of a trial run, and I should have all the quirks worked out for the next time!
@@squiiji3D Yay! Looking forward to it! :D don't pressure yourself too much tho, you're doing so much already 👀
I would LOVE to have you rate mine when i finish it lol
you're so honest and blunt about things which is REALLY needed in art sometimes
im totally gonna submit my design into the form >:)
Me sprinting to submit next form.
hello, please make more episodes please! pretty please, because you got them creative juices going. thanks :)
I will for sure submit my design once I finish re-making it lol. I am in the middle of making a new-ish design so I think I'll submit that once I have it worked out a bit more! :)
My favourite design is Alb! They're so cool and interesting! I love a brightly coloured hyper detailed creature ^w^
Do you have any advice for characters that are like Echoes that have that formal uniform vibe but is still looking for that oompf for a sihlouette? I really hope to see more of these videos soon, it's awesome to see these different types of vtubers in the making, and I'm glad to see you linking the channels of these vtubers so we can see how those designs ended up going as actual models!
PLEASE PLEASE PLESAE TELL ME YOU ARE DOING EPISODE 2 I LOVE THIS SERIES SOOOOOOO MUCH
I can't believe this is free...
God, I love Vtubers
Nymphdoria gives barbie old movies vibe
Really liked it
I’m thinking about trying vtubing as a hobby, this is really helpful thank sho much. I’m hope I can submit my final design to you 😊 💝
So happy to see those series!!
Man, i might send in mine when im done designing
god i love this video
I’d love once I get my concept idea together for you to look at mine because I know I’ll need help lol
I LOVE this and will try to take notes, I am currently also working on a new design, sadly its so early it wouldn't make sense for me to submit it to the thing. But honestly would be so great if you could see it at some point and give some feedback on it/the lore
On the first one wouldn't it be pretty if there was a gradient plaid pattern on the sleeves? With it going dark to light.
Squiji , is Lavender + Gold + Teal colour palletes good or should I change it?
( i also use black and white actually lmao )
This video will help me further, but for the many months of designing my mascot, I need to get my main character model to catch up once I get them done I would love to submit my model and stuff under one condition you don't revel my actual vtuber name sense I'll still be working on them still even after I finish it still feels not fully finished
Nice video!
I have a question regarding something you mentioned, what's this ladder design you speak of? 💕
I submitted mine, I'm a bit excited to see what u say
This is me stanning you
Omg wow ty ty
What is the ladder thing about? I haven't seen this and I'm really interested
Nice video.
This makes me wanna make a possible design just to submit it 😭
Could vtuber logos also be submitted for critique??? I think it would be cool to include branding on a wider scale
wow that was actuallly really good! Any chance u can review in this type of episodes a 3d model too? or does it have to be a 2d one or an art of it
I could! The aspects that make for a good design are the same in 2D and 3D in most cases so I don't see why not
May I ask how you did/have the hand holding pen animation thing? I would really like to have something like that!!
I made it with a program called Spud Tablet on itch.io! I drew the arm, then the program handles it from there
15:23 Why? There's obviously a lot of DMs that has been sent to you in this screenshot, but why did my eyes catches the "I want to fak ur pucci" so quickly like it's the only message that's there?
Some are just really that down bad huh xD
Asiiide from that, the first episode of Vtuber Design Bootcamp is very informative and has a nice BUT honest critiques on these indie vtuber designs, even I learned some things from it (even tho I wouldn't have any use from it, but it's still very entertaining to know and learn).
Can't wait for more!
THE WAY I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE THAT LMAO yea people are kinda wild in the DMs
But I'm glad you enjoyed it and were able to learn something, thank you!
Is a 500x500 image of the design enough to be included in the video or is that too pixelated? Btw love this series and idea ❤
This is great! I could watch this all day! You do talk REALLY fast though, it’s hard to understand you at times. 😅
Very interesting,my design feels kinda bland in comparison 😅
Good video🍿
Thank you!
This is going to sound like a very silly question that I am almost scared/embarrassed to ask, but I enjoy your videos and thought it would at least be worth a try to ask, the worst you can say is either no or decline and that's not a problem!
Okay so the question: is the form also open to pngtubers as well? I know one of your main topics of your videos are vtubers and the for quite literally mentions "vtuber design", but watching this video actually really wanted me to submit my pngtuber design that I worked on (that's already been finalized) but I would love to hear your thoughts on it, since I do plan on making different designs in the future as well.
Idk just a silly question and sorry for the long text 😭
Pngtubers are absolutely welcome to join it! Pngtubers are vtubers in my book (:
@squiijivt oh yippee!! And thank you for answering the silly question, I appreciate it! 😭💕
Can they pngtuber designs as well? I'm starting off as one since I don't have the money for a vtuber model but I would like help on the design for it!
>:0 how did I miss this signup >:0
It's okay! There's one for the next video in the description if you'd still like to join!
@@squiiji3D I saw! Just needing to fill it out!
and i just summited it now :3@@squiiji3D
Do mushrooms have flesh? as i just noticed you have a flesh fang
Also this sounds fun ima submit one as i always like honest feedback from fellow artists.
Hey Squiiji!
I have an unanswered question.
Does indie vtubing more complicated than other vtubings in an agency?
Vtuber Design Bootcamp EP 2 when
Soon! It's being edited (:
Uploaded 1 minute ago!?
Lucky you, RUclips wants you to watch this video.
Was this video privated?
i think the 2nd design is good but maybe not as a vtuber design, i think it would work very well as an anime con mascot or something !
The third one is a reminder to myself of what hole to not fall into. Because its veryyyy easy in this hyper competitive industry to gravitate towards making a design that doesn't take risks or goes out of the box in any way. (How many times have we seen a slim-thick sakura wolf character with a modified cutesy kimono and long colored hair?)
But in fact -- designs like this are trying so hard to fit in that it becomes basic, unmemorable, and a bit of a turn off.
As an avid consumer...i like women with even proportions that are clearly in their 30s. Miss me with them loli shit. All men should be like 80s arnold. Fkin full roided massive dudes.