Q
Hello Rinka. I am a person preparing to become a Vtuber. I learned that he handles everything from character design to Live2D modeling by himself, and I was very impressed by his high level of technical ability. I'm thinking of doing everything myself in the future, but I'd be happy if you could tell me the tools and advice you've used for character design, Live2D, etc.
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Thank you for your question! The two tools I have used when using Live2D portraits are Photoshop and Live2D Cubism. I also made the logo and opening screen myself, but I created them using Illustrator and After Effects. Most of the software is from Adobe, but I recommend this software because I've been drawing with Photoshop since I was a student and I'm used to it! It's not that. I think you can go with Crysta or Ibis if it's easier for you. Live2D can load files in PSD format (Photoshop's storage format) by dragging and dropping, so I wonder if Crysta, which can save in PSD format other than Photoshop, will come into view? That's what it feels like. The best advice I can give is that rather than thinking about it, it's important to set a low goal and try it out.実際に作業してみないと、必要な作業内容も作業のどの部分がわからないのかもはっきりしないものだと思います。作りながら、調べながらで作業していくと、思ってたよりもハードルは高くなかった、ということもあります。 ただしいきなり高い目標を設定してしまうと、達成前に心が折れるかもしれません。まずはとにかく完成させてみて、あとからより良いものを作っていくといいです。 私のモデルも、最初はとにかくまばたきと口パクと顔の動きだけ作ったモデルを配信で使用してました。そこから上半身も動かそう、手も動かせるようにしてみよう、とバージョンアップを重ねて今に至っています。 全て自分一人でやろうとなると、後になってから「あれも作らなきゃ！」が出てきて大変だと思いますが、その分やりたいことがいくらでもできて達成感もあります。頑張ってください。応援しています！
