Steem Cartoon : Concept Art Animation Series (Part 1)

We always wonder how animation series comes to live. I am lucky to be working on a few animation and this particular one is called 'Eicak' that is co-produced by two famous animation studios in Malaysia called Kromosom Lab Studio and Addeen Multimedia. I am the concept artist in this 3D animation and I wish to share some of my experience in preparing this.

This is pre production ceoncept. Before starting on an episode in the series I have been given the script and storyboard to know what will unflod. There I will be give a few location and the production designer will create the design and my work starts from there.

The first process I am given a rough sketch on the location and view from the director. It is from these input I get to know of the location, weather and suitable colour from his point of view.

From the earlier discussion, I get the idea that it must be a cheerful place and he wants bright colours which is turquoise and lime green. It is though these combination of ideas that I have included the colours. I start by colouring the sky and earth so that I get the right colour mood.

After getting the right combination of the weather and temperature, I focus on the shape of the island. I use the lasso tool to ensure that it looks clean. Every layer has to be separated to ensure that the next process is simpler.

This process is towards lighting and shadowing. I mix the colour of the shadow and I use a lot of dark purple and dark blue by using multiple layer and overlay layer.

I use flat brush to blend the colour and to create a soft surface. This is where the detailing work starts so that the object will be more vibrant.

This is the final detail. I use the overlay brush to increase the colour so that it 'pops up' and
gives and illusion that it is protruding. The main character in the story is included to give it a chemistry between the background and the character.

credit to @zomagic