INITIAL IDEAS
These are initial sketches of characters from the original script - However, on revision of the script some characters were discarded as well as the visual style being revised.
Original turnaround of lead character - A middle aged suicidal man. However, when taking the capabilities of the creative team into consideration (is it possible to animate in this style in the short time available?) this design was not used.
Concept of the "Bar Scene" including lead character, cleavage lady and barman - also having a look at colour scheme.
"Bar Scene" was later disused.
"Bar Scene" was later disused.
Attempting to draw original character design in more suitable styles, trying to simplify for ease of animation in later stages of the production.
Revised character in initial setting concept.
Character designs for original animatic.
Ned's design further revised - style development.
Initial sketches of civilain character for the original Animatic.
Poster ideas, character turn around and expression sheet for Ned - design later scapped on review as audience confused the character and got the impression he was a drunk, or hiccuping due to drink.