Wednesday, September 3, 2008

POW!

Here is the puppet prototype. The backing is watercolor paper. To this is glued fabric and whatnot. In this version the skin is watercolor. I might attempt using gouache for a more bold look. The joints are connected using thread and needle. Simple but surprisingly sturdy.
Puppet front proto-type
puppet back proto-type
I will be constructing different puppets from different angles for different shots.

3 comments:

Sheila said...

These are awesome Caitlin. Will you be animating her flat against the background or will we see her propped up in a 3D environment? If so, it might be difficult to keep her in place and manipulate her. If she is flat I guess you will be creating different puppets for different angles?

Sorry if you have gone over this already in class- I have a little catching up to do on these projects:)

Sheila said...

Er... I just read the "I will be constructing different puppets from different angles for different shots." comment you posted- that answers my question.

hoser396 said...

I do like your puppet, You can use a glass to give it more depth of field, just have to be careful about your lighting and the shadows, and weight it down with a nickel on the backside that way your puppet does not shift that much. Are you going to use frame-thief. If you are onion-skin is helpful... Keep up the awesome work.