The challenge with this project was adapting the 2D illustration and design capabilities of Flash to the rich 3D artwork of the Backyardigans TV show.
I decided to use Flash to create the game logo and user interface elements, but I decided to play with e-on Software's Vue 5 to see if I could produce some decent 3D environmental artwork. The characters were re-rendered in Flash by studio animator Laura Tulio in order to animate as 2D artwork.
In the game, users progress from level to level by unlocking planets.
The most complex 3D scene I attempted was the creation of an alien village as the Backyardigan's final "payoff" destination.
In addition to the 3D environments I created a series of vector spot illustrations in Flash that were associated with the spelling words in the game. I used photo references for most of the spots, which helped me nail certain details that I sometimes find difficult to re-create from memory.
2 comments:
Is there any way to bring back the My NOGGIN/Nick Jr. Boost website and games because I want to revisit playing them, especially this Backyardigans one. I want to revisit that classic site with the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010/11 layouts.
Is there any way to bring back the MyNOGGIN/Nick Jr. Boost websiteI want to revisit playing those games, especially the Backyardigans space one. I want to revisit that site with the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010/11 layouts.
SIncerely,
Kyle B.
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