Bad Bugs - Character Design Bible

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Bad Bugs Production Bible

Tia Whitehead



Introduction: Set in 1800’s America, Boxell, a young bug who is also the deputy Sheriff of a town, and the town Sheriff (Sheriff B-Tell) are enjoying drinking in the Saloon when all of a sudden a crash is heard. They both stand to attention, looking back to see well-known outlaw Centi-pete has decided to target their town to demolish and claim as his own. As Sheriff gets ready to shoot Centi-pete he falls to the floor, drunk and unable to carry out his duty. Boxell decides to step in and try to become the hero of the hour, that is until he realises Centi-pete’s size…

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Contents: Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………3 Research…………………………………………………………………………………….....5-10 Character biographies……………………………………………………………….11-15 Early sketches………………………………………………………………………….....16-20 Concept art…………………………………………………………………………………...21-22 Production art………………………………………………………………………………23-24 Turn arounds………………………………………………………………………………..25-26 Expression sheets……………………………………………………………………..27-30 Gesture sheets…………………………………………………………………………….31-34 Storyboard…………………………………………………………………………………….35-37 Animation layout………………………………………………………………………….38-39 Environment………………………………………………………………………………....40-43 Props………………………………………………………………………………………………..44-48 Costume…………………………………………………………………………………………..49-50


Research


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Character biographies


Main character Name: Boxell Age: 24 (bug years) Job: Deputy Sheriff Features: Brightly coloured exoskeleton,

long arms and legs, multiple arms, agile, able to fly (if needed)

Traits: Courageous, hard working, quiet, friendly, is always relied on to save the day

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Sidekick Name: Sheriff B-tell Age: 55 (bug years) Job: Sheriff Features: Small, plump, multiple arms, able to curl up into a ball to protect himself if needed

Traits: Grumpy, alcoholic, proud, gets angry easily, gets into action

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Vill Name: Centi Age: 25 (bug ye Job: Outlaw Features: Long legs,

Traits: Destruc

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body, hundreds of , evil eyes, pinchers tive, menacing, evil, t

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Early character sketches


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Concept Art


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Production Art


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Turn arounds


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Centi-Pete

Boxell

Sheriff


Expression Sheets


Boxell

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Sheriff B-Tell

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Centi-Pete

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Gesture Sheets


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Storyboard


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Animation Layout


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Environments


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Props


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Costumes


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Created by Tia Whitehead

https://tiawhitehead.blogspot.com


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