This was the first show that was assigned to me solo. I Finished this project as the only Assistant Technical Director while at Framestore (https://www NULL.framestore NULL.com/) in 2021.
Having red the books to my daughter this was extra fun to work on. This show is over the top in the best ways! The most complex shot in the show was integrating a CG cat who jumps out of a pool to surprise one of the characters. My work as an ATD came down to integrating everyone else’s work into the different shots. From cameras, to characters and animation there was a lot to do.
One of the more interesting tricks I picked up while on the show came out of a meeting with the CG supervisor. Something about the Squirrel’s groom just seemed off and then it was suggested we add little bits of random debris throughout the groom. This really helped it to not look so clean and gave it a living feel. I’ve used this trick several times since and it’s always one that makes CG sups sit up and take notice. It’s a small thing, but it goes a long way towards creating a believable character.
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