Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond - Diver Animation
The diver appears on stage in a rush of bubbles, surprising the performers
The Diver quickly and swiftly grabs Nemo in a bag. This is enforced on stage by fog and smoke effects
The diver leaves quickly in a flurry of bubbles as the Nemo performer goes offstage
The Marlin performer runs towards the wall in the hopes of retrieving Nemo only to catch a glimpse of the diver's mask as it falls into the abyss instead
Abduction Scene that showcases the Diver
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond - Diver Animation
The Diver had to be created to fit the art style of paper watercolor and revamped for the new show, therefore I was tasked with modeling, Using, Texturing, Rigging, and Animating the Diver's quick grab of the performer playing Nemo. This animation is accompanied by stage effects that heighten the tension of the moment as Nemo is fish-napped from the drop off. I was also tasked with creating and animating the Diver's mask separate that shows up and aligns with performers onstage reacting during the show.
Show Director: James Silson
Art Director (LED): Ashley Reser
Diver Concept Artist: Ashley Reser
Animation Supervisor (LED): Tony Reser
Art Director overall for DLE: Matt Fuiza
Artists: Steff Mullen, Jeremy Ocampo, Ana Beltran
Animators: Tony Reser, Ana Beltran
Technical Animation/Rigging: Ana Beltran
Creative Producer: Katrina Mena Rick