Zac Retz brings imagined worlds to life through color, lighting, and character design for film and video games. His creative work has included projects with companies such as Disney and Nickelodeon, along with illustrating the children’s picture book “Too Much Glue.”
Focused on the emotional impact of visuals, Zac explores how color choices and character development shape the way audiences experience stories. His process reveals the careful decisions behind creating memorable environments and personalities.
In this episode:
- Color design for film and games
- Character development and visual storytelling
- Illustration for children’s books
- Creating emotion through lighting and color
- Building a career in entertainment art
Topics: illustration, character design, concept art, animation, visual storytelling, film art
Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
