# I Turned One Image Into a Game Character with Tripo

A short walkthrough of turning one sketch into a textured, rigged game character.

[HTML](https://lukejbyrne.com/library/guides/u-e5rtbwrya/)
Content language: en
Author: Luke Byrne
Video published: 2026-10-24
Sponsored coverage: Tripo

[Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/u-e5RtbwRYA)
Video language: English

[Complete guide](https://lukejbyrne.com/library/guides/ng2bvigxswc/index.md)

## Start with the complete walkthrough

Sign up on the Tripo website, then click your profile icon (top right), find Redeem Code and enter my invite code AF3NS2 to get 500 bonus credits. You'll also get 60% off your first month when you subscribe to the Pro or Max plan.
Get started with my link: https://studio.tripo3d.ai/home?invite_code=AF3NS2&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=kol&utm_campaign=kol_ailuke

Thanks to Tripo for sponsoring this video.

## Follow the full guide

The complete guide linked above contains the written sequence, input choices and checks for this workflow. Use the Short as a preview, then follow that guide alongside the original full video.

## The takeaway

Treat generation, rigging, animation and export checks as separate stages. The prototype can move, and the remaining joint and gameplay work still matters.

## Workflow resources

- [studio.tripo3d.ai](https://studio.tripo3d.ai/home?invite_code=AF3NS2&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=kol&utm_campaign=kol_ailuke)

## Chapters

- [0:00 Image to 3D mesh](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-e5RtbwRYA&t=0s)
- [0:21 Texture, rig and animate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-e5RtbwRYA&t=21s)
- [0:39 Export and test in Blender and Unity](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-e5RtbwRYA&t=39s)
- [0:58 Sign up and enter invite code AF3NS2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-e5RtbwRYA&t=58s)

## Sources and limitations

Short companion prepared from the exact published description on 31 October 2026. The substantive written walkthrough is linked at the top; this page does not pretend that the Short demonstrates the full setup.

[Original video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/u-e5RtbwRYA)