Starting to Rig

I'm not very good at rigging so this is quite a process. Thank you digital tutors for walking me through this. Here is what I have so far. I've been focusing on the legs and set up the Ik's for them.

I was also excited to show the nose when it lays flat. I did this using the soft mod tool.

More on the Bird Model

I added some more to the bird model. I think I have the face done just a matter of finishing up the wings, feet, and tail.

The Main Scene

Here is the main stage layout for most of the action. Kirsten got this to me today complete with reference photos and I hope to hand it off to my modelers soon :)

Animatic Number 1

I decided to take my boards and time them out to get an idea of how long the animation would be and get a general idea of how it would look pieced together.

Here is the youtube link: Click here :D

Fixing Up the Characters

I tweaked the elephant a bit more and have been working on the bird character.


A bit of size comparison :D

More Concept Work

Here are some more sketches from Kirsten. She is working on the main landscape so I can get that modeled up first.

Elephant Texture

Dejaun knocked this out pretty quick for me. I think it turned out great and looks really nice in the light!

Time For the Bird

Here is an update on the bird. Worked on his face a bit.