Yoda Project

For this project, a photograph of Yoda (the version from the Empire Strikes Back) was used as reference for digitally sculpting the character.

The head was the starting point for the Yoda model.

Next the hands and feet were modeled.  In this case, the same base shape was used for all four appendages.

The hands and feet were placed onto a basic body shape and posed.

The cloak and walking stick were created and further posing was undertaken to resemble the pose in the photo.  The source photo was of a puppet sitting without the operator (Frank Oz), so some liberties were taken.

 

Prior to sending the model for prototyping, a base was created.  The base is shelled to be more efficient with material and features a debossed title on the front, and a signature on the back.  The prototype model stands ~5" (125 mm) high. 

This short video of the project is also available on YouTube here.

For the next stage, we will be producing a life-size version of Yoda in foam.

Stay Tuned!

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