The Study on 3D Character Design Utilizing Digital Human Creators and Digital Software

In an era where AI image generators are being integrated across various artistic domains, there is a need for a directional shift in character design in the beauty education field to align with the current trends. The graphic tools currently in use often face limitations in achieving a refined expression when artistic sensibility and expression techniques are lacking. This study proposes the character design education method enabling an intuitive and fast process as the tools that realistically mimic human behavior and appearance. This implies that anyone with the ability to analyze scenarios can create characters with a sense of realism. This study selects the main characters of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Javert, and Cosette from Les Misérables, one of the world's four major musicals, and develops the characters through the following process. Firstly, personality analysis of the characters is conducted through scenario analysis. Next, 3D character design utilizing meta-human creators is executed based on detailed character descriptions. Thirdly, designs are finely adjusted using Photoshop, and Photoshop AI is used to stage backgrounds fitting the era of the play, maximizing the character images. The proposed approach in this study aims to facilitate the creation of high-quality character designs in the beauty education field through various methods, enabling students to enhance their analytical skills without investing significant time in learning tool usage, thereby fostering them to fulfill genuine planner roles.