Layouts for Pyro Pup

So I recently got the book  The Noble Approach by Tod Polson. I have been trying to not only apply the teaching of Maurice Noble to my film but to my other artwork as well. Here are some studies I did based off the readings about composition and value in layouts:

The very top is the animatic version of shot 1, The second is final version, and the final two were concepts playing with composition.

Close-to-Final Design for Pyro Pup Shot 01

So in conclusion I feel  The Noble Approach  is a spectacular read, and I recommend every animation artist have a chance to read it ( and own it!! )

Pyro Pup: Dog Designs

Finished up my screenplay this morning, and ready to hit some storyboards on it!

But Before that I'll lay down some more dog character designs I did for Pyro Pup

Some are similar, being shorter, or triangle nosed.  The initial character design I had for him received critiques saying he was too pig like (oops XD) But in an effort to keep his adorableness I have dived into messing with proportion and shape.


Any thoughts?

-Way

Pyro Pup: a film about a "Hot" dog

This September I am to officially start production on my senior film Pyro Pup! Pyro Pup is about a puppy on fire trying to find a friend in a world where his mere presence would cause harm. This passed Spring Quarter (March- June) I started Concept Development for the film. Below is the Pitch Packet for it  (excluding the storyboards/slightly a secret right now)

Take a look!

Pyro Pup's design is still under development. This design was chosen during the story board phase!

The story is going through a few changes, but not too many.

One of my big big BIG inspirations is John Hubley's Rooty Toot Toot 1952

Maurice Noble is a huge part of my Layout Inspiration. (The Noble Approach comes out this October! I pre-ordered !!)

Non Objective painting as well as Abstract Painting. I adore Picasso's "Man Leaning on Table" 1916 (it reminds me of a cityscape!

Puppies......because puppies

Some designs developed for Pyro's look

The story includes a Homeless man, a Dog Owner, and a few other dogs

Hope you like what I have so far

 And now, Fire tests

So the fire is pretty simple. I'm still working out some problems with it but so far it's been exciting getting this all together!

I'll be posting some more designs and tests of the nature soon! Stay tuned :)