Backyardigans_CharacterGuide by dhosford

Sculpting Guide

TURNAROUNDS

BY_Uniqua_Turns.eps

Uniqua (open mouth)

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TURNAROUNDS

BY_Uniqua_Turns_Closed.eps

Uniqua (closed mouth)

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MAQUETTES

BY_3D_Uniq_001.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_002.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_003.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_004.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_005.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_006.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_007.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_008.eps

Uniqua (open mouth)

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MAQUETTES

BY_3D_Uniq_009.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_010.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_013.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_011.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_014.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_012.eps

BY_3D_Uniq_015.eps

Uniqua (closed mouth)

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MAQUETTES Uniqua is 2 1/3 heads high. Pupils are symmetrical ovals that stand vertical in the eyes.

Note oval is wider at the top. Antennae and eyes are on an angle that forms a “V” on center of face.

(1) Smile is visible from front.

Note buttons.

(2) Jumper neckline is straight in the front.

(1/3)

Note all spot placement (see turns).

Note arch. Reference for open mouth modeling.

Note break between pants and feet.

Front

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MAQUETTES Antennae are shoulder-width apart.

Uniqua is 2 / heads high. 1 3

(1)

Note antennae angle.

Note antennae and mouth are on same arch.

Head is attached to neck at 45º angle.

Note angle. Note neckline is a scoop in the back.

(2) Note arch.

Note arch.

Note arm length. Note all spot placement (see turns).

(1/3)

Side

Back

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Frontal view files available upon request.

CONSTRUCTION

• Eyes on an angle. • Pupils are vertical.

Yes

(1)

Frontal view (closed mouth)

• Eyes have lids on top edges. • Spot placements from front.

(2) • Hand construction

(/) 1 3

• Round off fingertips.

Frontal view (open mouth) Note pupil highlights on the same side of both pupils.

Not pointed or squared.

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EXPRESSIONS

Austin and Uniqua

(Since Austin and Uniqua’s constructions are so similar, their expressions can be swapped, adding or removing eyelashes where necessary)

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TURNAROUNDS

BY_Pablo_Turns.eps

Pablo

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MAQUETTES

BY_3D_Pablo_001.eps

BY_3D_Pablo_002.eps

BY_3D_Pablo_003.eps

BY_3D_Pablo_004.eps

BY_3D_Pablo_005.eps

BY_3D_Pablo_006.eps

BY_3D_Pablo_007.eps

BY_3D_Pablo_008.eps

Pablo

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MAQUETTES Pablo is 2 1/4 heads high. Note eye angle.

(1)

Note eye is wider at the top than at the bottom.

Pupils are symmetrical ovals that stand vertical in the eyes.

Bowtie is inside belly area.

(2)

Mitten hands. Note arm length.

(1/4)

Toes are rounded.

Sides of legs end a neck’s width apart.

Front

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MAQUETTES Pablo is 2 1/4 heads high. Hat sits on back right side of head. Note the hat has 4 quadrants (2 blue, 2 yellow).

(1)

Bottom of eyes are halfway down head. Lower beak is shorter than upper beak.

Arms taper gradually from shoulder to hands on a curve.

(2) Note curve.

Note arch. Note arm length.

(1/4)

Note paint break.

Tail dips down into bottom 1/4.

Side

Back

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CONSTRUCTION

Frontal view files available upon request.

• Eyes on an angle.

• Pupils are vertical.

(1)

• Open mouth detail. Frontal view (closed mouth) • Eyes have lids on top edges.

• Hand construction

(2)

• Hands are more like tapered mittens. • Toes are rounded at ends.

Frontal view (open mouth)

Yes

(1/4) No

Note pupil highlights are on the same side of both pupils.

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EXPRESSIONS

Pablo

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TURNAROUNDS

BY_Tyrone_Turns.eps

Tyrone (open mouth)

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TURNAROUNDS

BY_Tyrone_Turns_closed.eps

Tyrone (closed mouth)

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MAQUETTES

BY_3D_Ty_001.eps

BY_3D_Ty_002.eps

BY_3D_Ty_003.eps

BY_3D_Ty_004.eps

BY_3D_Ty_005.eps

BY_3D_Ty_006.eps

BY_3D_Ty_007.eps

BY_3D_Ty_008.eps

Tyrone (open mouth)

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MAQUETTES

BY_3D_Ty_009.eps

BY_3D_Ty_010.eps

BY_3D_Ty_013.eps

BY_3D_Ty_011.eps

BY_3D_Ty_014.eps

BY_3D_Ty_015.eps

Tyrone (closed mouth)

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BY_3D_Ty_012.eps

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MAQUETTES Tyrone is just over 2 heads high. Hair part begins at side of eye.

(1)

Pupils are symmetrical ovals that stand vertical in the eyes.

Nostrils are recessed ovals. Note ovals lay horizontal on face.

Note all paint breaks on shirt.

(2)

Note arch.

Note arm length. Legs curve inward.

Reference for open mouth modeling.

Front

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MAQUETTES Tyrone is just over 2 heads high. Antlers stick straight up. Note curve. Ears are 1/2 the length of antlers.

(1)

Note back arch.

(2)

Hair continues on back of head to the bottom of ears.

Snout hangs over lower jaw.

Head connects to neck at 45º angle.

Arms taper gradually to wrist.

Tail sticks out of shirt bottom on an angle.

Shirt angles outward. Sides of legs end a shouldersdistance apart.

Belly hangs under shirt.

Knees slightly bent.

Side

Back

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Frontal view files available upon request.

CONSTRUCTION • 3 bumps on antlers. • Eyes are vertical on face.

Yes

Frontal view (closed mouth)

(1) • Eyes have lids on top edges.

• Hand construction

(2)

• Round off fingertips.

Frontal view (open mouth) Note pupil highlights on the same side of both pupils.

Not pointed or squared.

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EXPRESSIONS

Tasha and Tyrone

(Since Tasha and Tyrone’s constructions are so similar, their expressions can be swapped, adding or removing eyelashes where necessary)

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TURNAROUNDS

BY_Tasha_Turns.eps

Tasha

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MAQUETTES

BY_3D_Tasha_001.eps

BY_3D_Tasha_002.eps

BY_3D_Tasha_003.eps

BY_3D_Tasha_004.eps

BY_3D_Tasha_005.eps

BY_3D_Tasha_006.eps

BY_3D_Tasha_007.eps

BY_3D_Tasha_008.eps

Tasha

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MAQUETTES Tasha is just over 2 heads high. Note 3 eyelashes.

Pupils are symmetrical ovals that stand vertical in the eyes.

(1)

Nostrils are recessed ovals. Note ovals lay horizontal on the face.

(2)

Note all flower placement on dress. Opening in shoe scoops down toward toes.

Note arch. Reference Tyrone’s open mouth when modeling Tasha with open mouth.

Front

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MAQUETTES Tasha is just over 2 heads high.

Bottom of ears end on same line as top of eyes.

Ears are a shoulderswidth apart.

Note head curve.

(1)

Eyes lay halfway between ears and snout.

Head is attached to neck at 45º angle.

Snout hangs over lower jaw.

Arms taper gradually to wrist.

(2) Legs taper gradually to ankle.

Note circular buckle.

Side

Note dress tapers outward.

Note arm length.

Back

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Frontal view files available upon request.

CONSTRUCTION • Eyes are vertical on face.

(1)

Yes

• Eyelashes are feathered strokes. Yes

Frontal view (closed mouth)

• Arms and legs taper to hands and feet.

(2)

• Hand construction • Round off fingertips.

Frontal view (open mouth) Note pupil highlights on the same side of both pupils.

Not pointed or squared.

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TURNAROUNDS

BY_Austin_Turns.eps

Austin

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MAQUETTES

BY_3D_Aust_001.eps

BY_3D_Aust_002.eps

BY_3D_Aust_003.eps

BY_3D_Aust_004.eps

BY_3D_Aust_005.eps

BY_3D_Aust_006.eps

BY_3D_Aust_007.eps

BY_3D_Aust_008.eps

Austin

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MAQUETTES Austin is 2 3/4 heads high. Add another 1/2 head for ears.

(1)

Inside edge of ears line up with inside edge of eyebrows.

Inner ear is slightly recessed.

Oval is larger at the top and tapers inward toward the bottom; not perfect oval.

Pupils are symmetrical ovals that stand vertical in the eyes.

All three sides of nose have a subtle curve.

Note all paint breaks on shirt.

(2) Note arch. Reference Uniqua’s open mouth when modeling Austin with open mouth.

(3/4)

Front

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MAQUETTES Austin is 2 3/4 heads high. Add another 1/2 head for ears. Head shape is an oval from profile view.

(1)

Head connects to neck at 45º angle.

Ears stand straight up with slight curve forward at top. Outside of eyebrow lines up with corner of mouth. Bottom of eyes line up with midpoint of head. Muzzle slightly undercuts at mouth.

Collar, shirt, and pant cuffs are slightly raised; they are not just paint breaks.

Smooth, subtle arch in the back.

(2) Note belly.

(3/4)

Tail does not touch the ground.

Note paint break where tail meets pants.

Front

Note arm length.

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Frontal view files available upon request.

CONSTRUCTION

• Eyes and pupils are vertical.

• Add another half a head for ears.

No Yes

(1)

(2)

Frontal view (closed mouth)

• Eyes have lids on top edges.

• Nose is raised/ beveled off of face.

• Hand construction

(/) 3 4

Frontal view (open mouth) • Round off fingertips.

Note pupil highlights on the same side of both pupils.

Not pointed or squared.

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CORE COLOR CHART

Pantone® 299 Pantone 382 Pantone 151 Pantone 1235 Pantone 245 Pantone 109

The colors shown on this page and throughout this style guide have not been evaluated by Pantone, Inc. for accuracy and may not match the PANTONE Color Standards. PANTONE® is a registered trademark of Pantone, Inc. PANTONE® colors, the standards for which are as shown in the current edition of the PANTONE Color Formula Guide.

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3D BRIGHT COLOR CHART for 3D product only

Pablo

Tyrone

Austin

Tasha

Uniqua

B ody Pantone® 1505

Body, Bowtie, Feet Pantone 2935

Light Body Pantone 231

Body Pantone 108

Body Pantone 2582

Hair Pantone Warm Red

Belly, Beak, Hat Pantone 106

Dark Body Pantone Rhodamine Red

Eyebrows, Eyelids, Nostrils Pantone 143

Inside Ears, Eyebrows, Eyelids, Nostrils Pantone 2602

Antlers Pantone 108

Hat Pantone 2925

Eyebrows, Eyelids, Buttons Pantone Rubine Red

Dress Pantone Warm Red

Shirt Pantone 638

Inside of Mouth Pantone 1805

Propeller Pantone 199

Inside of Mouth Pantone 1805

Flowers Pantone 164

Shirt Trim Pantone 300

Tongue Pantone 1915

Eyelids, Eyebrows Pantone 287

Tongue Pantone 1915

Shoes Pantone 199

Shirt Stripe Pantone 108

Eyebrows, Eyelids, Nostrils Pantone 166

Inside of Mouth 1805

Pupils Black

Inside of Mouth Pantone 1805

Shorts Pantone 286

Shirt Stripe Pantone 199

Tongue 1915

Tongue Pantone 1915

Inside of Mouth Pantone 261

Shirt Stripe Pantone 2935

Pupils Black

Tongue Pantone 1915

Pupils Black

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