| Papa: What was
your favorite part of working on the Backwater Bunch Project?
Joe: I would have to say creating all of the storyboards for
this project. Just watching the characters come to life with a
script we all worked so hard to refine was really satisfying. I
have to say the freedom you (Papa) gave me with the characters
was also really fun because I was not limited by anything. It
was challenging to make every creature unique and different and
pushing the boundary with each one.
Papa: Can you tell me what some of your responsibilities were
on this project?
Joe: As Art Director, it was my job to develop and
create the look for all of the characters and sets. I also
had to supervise all of the characters and set design through
their progression from sketch to final render. My job was made a
lot easier because of the talent of the crew I was working with
on this project. They were all very open to the changes I wanted
and eager to get the shots completed.
Papa: What did you do prior to working at Digital-Tutors?
Joe: Actually I came from T-shirt designs and freelance
work. I have been cartooning for years and moving into 3D was
just a natural progression. I have a strong background in
cartooning and traditional art. I have been working on my
masters degree in art education which stemmed from my previous
job as a high school art teacher.
Papa: Which character did you like the best?
Joe: I would have to say Rusty.
Papa: Why Rusty?
There is something about creating a sinister character where
he is mean but also has a soft side to him. It is really
challenging to create characters who posses both traits. He was
the first character I developed with hands and a fish body.
Actually Rusty was first drawn on a napkin as just a doodle and
I used him as inspiration to create the other characters.
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Papa: So you
enjoy cartooning, teaching and 3D what do you do in your free
time? Joe: What little free time I have I like to draw and
work on a children’s book I have been developing for the past
year.
Papa: That is really cool. Do you have any illustrations from
the book you can share with our visitors?
Joe: Oh sure I’d be glad to share some of them.
Papa: Is there anything else you would like to share?
Joe: This was an incredible opportunity to spend time in
production to see my work animated at this level. It was always
a dream of mine to see my work at this stage and admired by so
many people. Thanks to my crew for working so hard with early
mornings and late evenings.
Joe
can be contacted at turner@digital-tutors.com
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