I have been asked to create a Shark character that will be used in a 'creature comforts' type 3D animation.
It is necessary for the character to look fairly realistic and retain it's dangerous characteristics as the audio clip is fairly 'cutsie' and the director wants the juxtaposition of audio and visual.
As usual, I am beginning with some observed illustrations of sharks from photographs and wildlife footage to make a proper study of their anatomy and physical characteristics. I have discovered that their mouths, especially their teeth are completely terrifying and something I really want to make a feature of my finished design.
Below are my studies:
It is necessary for the character to look fairly realistic and retain it's dangerous characteristics as the audio clip is fairly 'cutsie' and the director wants the juxtaposition of audio and visual.
As usual, I am beginning with some observed illustrations of sharks from photographs and wildlife footage to make a proper study of their anatomy and physical characteristics. I have discovered that their mouths, especially their teeth are completely terrifying and something I really want to make a feature of my finished design.
Below are my studies:
