Personal Character Work
Project- Prince Theodore Virtual Youtuber (V-tuber)
A virtual youtuber is an 2D or 3D model used with AR face tracking software. The purpose of a “V-tuber” is to be a movable & expressive character to represent you for any kind of online content creation. V-tubers allow people to be themselves without the fear of being judged on their appearance.
Tools Used: Procreate, Photoshop, Live2D Cubism, and Vtube Studio
First sketch of Theodore
Mouth form chart
Color coded cutting map
I started with a sketch of his overall design that showcases his personality. He is meant to be the prince of a beehive kingdom so I went with a golden color scheme.
Mouth charts tell me (1.0, 1.0) is the largest the mouth can open and (0.0, 0.0) is the closed resting position.
Cutting maps tell me how many independent moving pieces the character is made up of.
Inside Live2D- linking head angle XY
Inside Live2D- working eye parameters
I use Vtube Studio to configure the model and all of the toggle keys. This is also where it tracks my face. Then it is ready to be used!
Vtube Studio tracking my face
Special facial expressions and accessories can be toggled on & off with a simple hot-key.
Official debut of my V-tuber
Promotional Art for Theodore illustrated by me
Say “cheese”!!