Adobe Live | Adobe Spotlight: Adam Reed – Toy Designer & Cartoonist @AdobeLiveCommunity | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 6 hours ago.
Adam Reed, a talented Character and Prop Designer based in Los Angeles. With over six years of experience in the animation industry, Adam has brought to life vibrant characters and props for television and independent projects alike. Currently, he's channeling his creativity as a Toy Designer with Disney Consumer Products.
Adam's impressive portfolio includes working on The Fungies at Cartoon Network, freelance character design and visual development for Nickelodeon and GiggleBug, and an internship on Big City Greens at Disney TV Animation. In this episode, Adam will share insights into his creative process, portfolio, and inspirations in a lively Q&A format, alongside a live demonstration in Adobe Photoshop.
Adam Reed is a Los Angeles based Toy Designer: adamtreed.carbonmade.com
Katya Ross is a a freelance motion graphics designer and illustrator based in Kansas City, Missouri https://katyaross.studio/
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00:00 Start
00:31 Introduction
02:08 Adam’s Website
07:11 Tips for other creatives
17:29 How to stylize characters
19:20 Adam in Photoshop
28:30 What programs does Adam use
30:47 How many round of edits before a final product
39:59 Adam’s Dream Client and Projects
45:11 How does a character evolve across a show
55 Closing
Adam Reed, a talented Character and Prop Designer based in Los Angeles. With over six years of experience in the animation industry, Adam has brought to life vibrant characters and props for television and independent projects alike. Currently, he's channeling his creativity as a Toy Designer with Disney Consumer Products.
Adam's impressive portfolio includes working on The Fungies at Cartoon Network, freelance character design and visual development for Nickelodeon and GiggleBug, and an internship on Big City Greens at Disney TV Animation. In this episode, Adam will share insights into his creative process, portfolio, and inspirations in a lively Q&A format, alongside a live demonstration in Adobe Photoshop.
Adam Reed is a Los Angeles based Toy Designer: adamtreed.carbonmade.com
Katya Ross is a a freelance motion graphics designer and illustrator based in Kansas City, Missouri https://katyaross.studio/
Subscribe to the Adobe Live YT Channel: bit.ly/adobeliveyoutube
Try out Adobe Express NOW: adobe.ly/tryAdobeExpress
Subscribe to Adobe’s Podcast: adobe.ly/inthemaking
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Join us LIVE on Behance: behance.net/adobelive
Music by Chillhop Music: chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred
00:00 Start
00:31 Introduction
02:08 Adam’s Website
07:11 Tips for other creatives
17:29 How to stylize characters
19:20 Adam in Photoshop
28:30 What programs does Adam use
30:47 How many round of edits before a final product
39:59 Adam’s Dream Client and Projects
45:11 How does a character evolve across a show
55 Closing
