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PUPPET DESIGN

As with any product that has to be produced, good design is key. Purely as a puppet builder and puppeteer I understand the importance of good 'puppet design' from initial sketch right throught to performance.

 

Of course the aesthetic is very important but whilst designing a new character it is equally important to consider questions like, how will the puppet move? What range of movements can be achieved? How will the puppet be operated? Will the design translate well into 3-D? What colours and textures can be used?

 

It is my opinion that this is indeed the most important stage of all in creating a puppet.

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