Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - David Character Rig in Toon Boom Animate Pro 2

Screenshot of David the  wise crackin' cafe employee.

Captain "U" - Joe Character Rig Test Animation in Toon Boom Animate Pro 2 (WIP)

Rig for my character Joe nearly complete. Creating the hierarchy in Toon Boom Animate Pro 2 was a pain but I managed to get it after an epic struggle. Used a cutter node for the head turn and I plan on moving the hair along with the other facial features in the future to enhance the turn effect.

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Joe Character Rig w/ Pivot Points in Toon Boom Animate Pro 2

Added pivot points to the Joe character in Toon Boom.

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Joe Character Breakdown in Toon Boom Animate Pro 2 (WIP)

Its one legged Joe! OK he's actually unfinished at the moment but almost ready to be rigged. Can't wait to see this guy go :)

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Character Sheets for David and Joe In Toon Boom Animate Pro 2

Getting ready to prepare my 2D cutout rigs. First step is to create character sheets detailing different character views.

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - 3D Render of Cafe Scene in Blender

Blocking out the interior layout of the cafe for the animation I'm currently working on. Perspective made easy thanks to Blender.

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Storyboards

So I've been busy creating some storyboards for my next freelance animation project and studying up on some puppet animation tutorials. I didn't storyboard my last film Morning Rush so having a pre-Visualization of the film and seeing how the shots are going to look beforehand is much needed and welcome change, although improvising on certain shots does have its benefits. Needless to say I won't be animating unprepared again. Here are some of the storyboards I'm currently working on below.

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Character Design of Corporate Zombies 2 in Photoshop

Corporate "Zombie" designs Morris Beda and Suit and Tie on the right-These guys don't see the hand, just the money its holding.

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Corporate Zombies Character Sketches

Preliminary sketch designs of corporate zombies. Took this one a bit too literally.

Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Huel Character Design in Photoshop

Huel, the one not to mess with

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Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - James/The Neighbordude Character Design in Photoshop

Designs for James AKA the Neighbordude-Captain U's trusty sidekick

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Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Winnie Character Redesign in Photoshop

Winnie redesign-the senile, sweet, and also ill-tempered shop owner.

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Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - Winnie Character Design in Photoshop

Preliminary designs for Winnie, the senile, sweet, and also ill-tempered shop owner.

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Captain "U" Animated Short - Winnie Character Sketches

Old lady sketches

Captain "U" - Joe & Captain "U" Character Designs

Joe- the witty, always upbeat idealist & Captain U- the most noble hero around.

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Captain "U" Animated Cartoon - David Character Design

Preliminary character design for David, the pretentious pseudo-intellectual 

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