Monday 23 July 2018

Premise: Environment - The Flat // Development


After struggling with my environment design for a while, I decided to take direct inspiration from 80's sitcoms. From my influence map, I then decided to create a colour pallet for me to strictly use in my design, to help stick to the 80's vibe.



Trying to stick to the colour pallet I created above, I created and initial design for a single room flat for Arnold. I then played around with some of the colours and saturations to create colour keys.


Premise: New Character - Facial Expressions


Some basic facial expressions for my new rival character to help me establish personality. A for names, I have a few I have been throwing around but not settled on one yet. Possible names: Brent, Steve, Dustin and Devin. 

Tuesday 17 July 2018

Premise: Storyboard - Ending Re-do (Part 1)


A re-do of my previous initial storyboard after the introduction of a second character. This scene shows the discovery of the cat by Arnold's rival. Second part will come soon.

Sunday 15 July 2018

Premise: Rival - Facial Development


Using Arnold as a reference each time, I have developed my favourite design from my initial sketches into something much more detailed. Adding colour has allowed me to bring the new character to life and experiment with his details.

I am quite happy with his facial features overall, but I'm undecided on how high his hair should be and how dark his skin should be. If he is Arnold's rival (somewhat better) then I am thinking his skin should be darker and more tanned than Arnold's, but this may change in further development. In regards to name, I am still undecided, so any suggestions would be great!

Friday 13 July 2018

Premise: Rival - Initial Sketches





Whilst sketching these designs, I found it difficult to make him look different to Arnold, so I elongated and thinned out the chin to create different face shapes, as well as playing around with different hair and facial hair styles.




Tuesday 10 July 2018

Premise: Secondary Character (The Rival) - Influence Map


To begin my ideas for my secondary character, the rival, I have put together a small influence map to help the ideas flow. After previous discussion at my final crit of year 2, I am going to follow the lines of something completely juxtaposing to Arnold, but keeping a similar body shape. The name of my new character is yet to come, but i'm sure it will come when I have solidified a look.