As you can clearly see, haha, there is a new tutorial! Like the thumbnail suggests, I get to show you 9 expressive elements found in anime today that really does set it apart.

For a short while (say a few weeks), I've increasingly felt a strong desire to do a tutorial, but nothing on the list GOD gave me, really stood out. Until this particular video list came about. I knew that I knew, this was the next video and I am so thankful! When GOD commands, HE delivers! There were a few hurdles to get through to get these working in 3D space (as you'll see from the methods), but every time HE came through with the answer. JESUS is always the answer!

Even on recording, I felt like GOD wanted me to add practical finished examples of these elements, but also that I had to use specific characters to do it. It took around 3 hours to pose and adjust for all 9 elements, but definitely worth it! Anger was the hardest, since the face pulls kinda strange, hahaha. Needs fixing and yes it is a Make Human base! haha. Check out Make Human here:
http://www.makehuman.org/
(I used the older version, 1.0.2)

Also, check out this blog post for more on this style of character with Make Human:
http://www.makehumancommunity.org/blogentry/esther_6_kjv_tech_and_method.html
(Also used the older version, 1.0.2, unless otherwise stated)

Of course, you can check out Blender too:
http://www.blender.org/

I cover the following expressive elements:
- Sweat droplet (awkwardness, surprise, etc)
- Anger vein
- Purple-blue forehead
- Blushing
- Defensive spots with sweat droplet
- Tear streams
- Relief breath
- Nose bubble
- Shocked and defensive yellow exclamations

And most importantly, the biggest thanx to GOD for helping me with this. Without HIM, none of this would be possible and I really want this to make an impact for CHRIST, seriously! :D