Client:
Away Resorts
Brief:
Creature Encounters has been contracted to maintain, rebuild, manage, and create new assets for Away Resorts since 2022. During that time we have supported Away Resorts in their ambition to offer the worlds leading character experiences, through the development of their costume and puppet characters Bear, Lucy & Scratch. We're very proud to play a continuing part in the legacy of this leading brand.
For this project we were asked to replicate multiple copies of existing puppet characters Scratch & Lucy based on Away Resorts IP.
Debrief:
With puppets originally created by former Henson’s Creature Shop employees, this was a fascinating opportunity to deconstruct their work in order to replicate it. In doing so we were able to absorb much of the institutional knowledge embedded in the original characters, whilst making our own adjustments where appropriate. This was the first project where we used 3-d design and printing in order to exactly replicate the characters eyes.
Specifications:
Puppets had to match existing characters asthetically
Puppets had to offer performers continuity in terms of fit
Build time:
Three months
Testimonial
“I think these are better than the original characters.”
-Max Barraclough, Creative Director, Away Resorts
If you are planning something similar or would like to discuss bespoke puppet characters please call Michael on +44 (0)780 12139 756
We are a Creative Practical Effects Company specialising in Character Creation, Creature Effects, Puppets & Masks, UK.
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