Character Design/Development resources

[Tocpe]

Are there any books/videos/websites/etc that explain how to design a character to invoke certain emotions/responses.

For example, I've heard that to help make a character cuter, their eyes should be a tad larger than normal. To make the character more sneaky, make their eyes smaller, etc. These are the kinds of tips/tricks I'm looking for.

Thanks!:D

[ducktape]

Might I recommend a book (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1560100842/qid=1078195183//ref=pd_ka_1/102-4564699-3253704?v=glance&s=books&n=507846) by Preston Blair?

"In a book to be treasured by cartoonists and animation and film buffs alike, a master of the craft demonstrates the fundamentals of drawing for the screen, offering tips on two- and four-legged figure construction, body and facial movements, and realistic dialogue, and illustrating concepts such as speed, impact, weight, and recoil. Color photos and line drawings. "

I have a much older copy; one of those large Walter Foster books. Buy it (or get it at your local library). Its well worth your time.

[Tocpe]

Cool, thanks! I'll check it out.