Hey there Music fans!
I'm finally going to post up a bit of the initial character design regarding the Animated Music Video project I'm working on, amongst other things!!
First though I'll fill you in on all the background stuff.
Mad Apple circus is an original Big-band/Reggae/Ska-punk group from the deepest darkest suburbs of Bristol. You can usually find them making regular performances at The Prom and The Blue Lagoon along Gloucester Road (for any readers local and looking to hear them!)
Through a series of meetings with Luke Wilson-Tancock (Vocals, Guitar and Trumpet) and Josh Chapman (Guitar) we've discussed an animation to accompany one track titled "Let the Jury Sing". The track itself is 2 mins, 49 seconds long and is pretty damn fast paced! A LOT is planned to happen in those 2 mins, 49 seconds, so I shall have my work cut out for me!
Everything that happens in this animation will happen to one specific character, who'll be pulled through a variety of situations. This character is the Band's mascot, a Clown by the name of Bastardo! And so without further a-do I'll get on with the drawing bit!
Here are some initial character sketches for Bastardo the Clown!
These character sketches were based on your typical 50's Disney style, which the whole animation is to emulate, and various clowns and things from Dumbo and other animations I researched. However the largest factor to Bastardo's appearance is this lovely bit of artwork done by Luke's Dad!
You can find out more about Mad Apple Circus and the the other band members on their Facebook Page
The next thing to do on this project is to draw up storyboards and then fit those to the track with a rough animatic!!
Stay tuned!! :)
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