University Yr 2 Project Character Design Presentation

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Paul Lavey

UCA Rochester Ba Hons CGAA Yr2

Character Design Presentation

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Anthropomorphic Ghost hunters


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SynopsisIn London, England reports are growing of supernatural sightings and paranormal activity.What started as unexplained phenomena in the suburban areas surrounding London has spread

to the inner city. Hospitals are inundated with people literally frozen with fear. The more the

ghosts scare people, the more powerful they become. People are afraid to walk the streets at

night. Ghosts are a very real problem.

In an attempt to combat the scary spirits, the British Government commission Dr. Winston

Newton (a brilliant scientist), to research animals and their sixth sense like ability to detect

ghosts. Using his beloved pet Dylan (an Alsatian), he attempts to isolate his genes and harness

his sixth sense. However, an accidental radioactive explosion in his lab mutates Dylans geneticstructure, giving him the ability to walk and talk like a human. Using Dylans heightened sense

and superhuman strength, and Dr. Newtons scientific know how, they hunt down the ghosts;

expelling them back to the netherworld using Dr. Newtons invention, the Exorkismos-ray gun.

Dylan becomes known as the Canine Ghost Hunter.

In retaliation to our heroes, the ghosts resurrect an evil Victorian veterinarian called Albert

Snare, arch nemesis to Dylan! In Victorian London, Albert was perceived to be an honest vet by

day, but by night he performed evil experiments on his victims. Now with ghostly powers he has

returned.In an attempt to replicate the conditions that created Dylan, Albert captures a common street

rat and experiments on him. However, his attempt was not completely successful. Apart from

gaining the ability to speak, the only other side effect to the rat was a slight increase in size.

With his limited intelligence, the rat is easily corrupted and becomes Alberts loyal sidekick

Snitch.


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Hero Statistics

Name: Dylan

Age: 3 (21 in Dog years)

Height: 6ft 1inches

Hair / fur colour: Brown/Tan/Black

Eye colour: BrownProfession: Ghost Hunter

Back story:

Dylan started life as traditional canine. One of seven pups, he was reluctantly

given away by his family to the local pet store with his siblings. There he was

adopted by kind scientist Dr. Winston Newton. Dylans highly active nature and

willingness to learn kept Dr. Newton on his toes. A strong bond formed between

the pair, Dylan is extremely loyal to his owner.One day a radioactive accident during one of Dr. Newtons experiments mutates

Dylans genetic structure. His body changes into humanoid form and his

intelligence increases dramatically, giving him the ability to talk. With his new

found abilities and Dr. Newtons inventions, he vows to rid the world of the

growing ghost problem.


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Villain Statistics

Name: Dr. Albert Snare

Age: Unknown

Height: 6ft 5 inches

Hair: Black

Eye colour:Profession: Victorian Veterinarian

Back story:

Originally from the 19th Century, Albert Snare was once a respected member of

society. Well educated for his time, he was a valued animal Doctor even trusted

to work with Queen Victorias pets. The public were shocked to discover he used

his patients to perform evil experiments in an attempt to take over the world

with an army of animals at his control. After his true nature was unveiled, hedisappeared. Cause and time of death are not on record.

In an attempt to fight back, ghosts in modern day London resurrect Albert Snare

who prominently becomes Dylans arch nemesis. Resuming his evil experiments,

he captures a common street rat and turns him into his sidekick Snitch.


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Sidekick Statistics

Name: Snitch

Age: 1

Height: 30inches (including tail)

Hair / fur: Black

Eyes: RedProfession: Street scavenger / loyal servant to

Albert Snare

Back story:

Snitchs early life was tough, even for a rat. The runt of a litter of 15, he was

small compared to the rest of his siblings. Struggling for survival, he scavenged

the streets of London for any form of food. One day he is captured by Albert

Snare and subjected to one of his evil experiments. He gains the ability of speech

and even though he grows in size and strength, he still has the physical

appearance of a rat. Despite being the victim of Albert Snare, Snitch develops a

sense of loyalty towards his captor and becomes his obedient sidekick.


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Dylan Influence Map:


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Designing Dylan


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Designing Dylan


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Final Dylan


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Dylan: Turnaround


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Dylan: Expression Sheet


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Dylan: Prop


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Albert Snare Influence Map:


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Designing Dr. Albert Snare


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Designing Dr. Albert Snare


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Final Dr. Albert Snare


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Albert Snare Turnaround


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Albert Snare Expression Sheet


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Albert Snare Props


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Snitch Influence Map:


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Designing Snitch


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Designing Snitch


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Final Snitch


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Snitch Turnaround


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Snitch Expression Sheet

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University Yr 2 Project Character Design Presentation