These are some rough sketches for what is being called a "Hero shot".
You know that one iconic image that gets used over and over.
Having three main characters to service definitely presents a challenge.
These are so cool. I love the "hero" terminology/vocab for what you're trying to show. I suppose that every character might have a different kind of "hero" shot or attitude. In theatre, I've heard of this type of iconic visual referred to as tableux. Many years ago, when I pointed cameras at sporting events my job was to get "the hero shot" -- The smile or the high five after a score or good play. I'm beginning to see patterns in how stories and visual narratives are crafted. Fun, fun, fun AND great drawings.
Are you still accepting portfolios?
Thanks :)
Posted by: jennie | June 07, 2005 at 11:02 AM
Those are great hero shots! I imagine them in a Hot Air Balloon floating along. What do you think? :) Great blog BTW!
Posted by: Denise C. | June 07, 2005 at 05:22 PM
Yeah! Cool shots! So...Are you still accepting portfolios?
Posted by: tara | June 08, 2005 at 01:19 AM
Thanks for the interest.
We are still looking at portfolios.
I believe that our only needs are: a bg designer, board revisionist, and color/bg artist.
Posted by: bob | June 08, 2005 at 06:07 AM
A hot air balloon sounds good Denise!
Thanks for checking out the blog!
Posted by: bob | June 08, 2005 at 06:10 AM
I may have missed it but did you guys settle on a name/title?
Posted by: paula | June 09, 2005 at 11:48 AM
These are so cool. I love the "hero" terminology/vocab for what you're trying to show. I suppose that every character might have a different kind of "hero" shot or attitude. In theatre, I've heard of this type of iconic visual referred to as tableux. Many years ago, when I pointed cameras at sporting events my job was to get "the hero shot" -- The smile or the high five after a score or good play. I'm beginning to see patterns in how stories and visual narratives are crafted. Fun, fun, fun AND great drawings.
Posted by: Ken G. | June 11, 2005 at 05:52 PM
I love the insight you are providing to those of us who have no working knowledge of what goes into an animated show. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: JoJo | June 12, 2005 at 05:10 PM
No Paula. Believe it or not we are still working out the title situation.
Posted by: bob | June 17, 2005 at 07:44 AM