While I work on the animatic, I am perfecting the style and look of the "bad guys" of the piece. For most of the animation, I see them in shadow, or concealed by particular camera angles, to add to the mystery. Over time, and in the next installment ( My animation idea is after all, a Part I), the posse's identity will be more clear. As you can see, the characters are all desert animals.
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| Head studies: Mountain Lion, Coyote, Bobcat |
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| Coyote character |
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It can be argued that I am copying Rango, the 3D movie that came out a few months ago. I came up with this idea a couple of years ago, with no knowledge of the movie. I do not let it stop me, though, because I have enjoyed creating these characters. The animals are all around me, in Tucson. Yes, I have a lizard character, but not a chameleon (RANGO). My idea has a science fiction element as well. If you have any comments or critiques on the design, I welcome you to do so!
