Main Model Pack
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Portions of the book have been shown or released in various books and DVD extras.
Content
The book features sections for the main characters of the series, hence the name. Each character's section includes multiple pages of construction drawings, ranging from finalized model sheets to rough sketches. There are notes below each drawing, detailing how the characters' individual features are meant to be drawn.[1]
The book originally featured eight character models, in order: Sandy in her bathing suit, Sandy in her diving suit, SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Mrs. Puff, and Pearl.[2] A page containing a full lineup of the characters' model sheets was marked "8/8."[2] Two colored versions of the lineup were made: one for daytime color palettes, and another for their nighttime colors.
After season 2, Gary was promoted to the main cast and added to the pack.[1]
In the credits of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Plankton and Karen were promoted to main characters as well, bringing the total to ten main characters. Plankton was added to the model pack, while Karen was added to the "BG Layout Stock Pack." This is a companion book that includes layouts for objects, props, and locations. Karen's model is labeled "Prop" rather than a character model, since she is a computer.[1] Other objects in the layout pack include the Krabby Patty and the employee hat.
The sheet of regular incidental characters is included at the end of the book as well. The model sheets for minor episodic characters and guest star characters are not included in the book. They are located as individual Photoshop files on the in-house servers for Nickelodeon Animation Studio.[3]
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Appearances
- In the special "Show Design," included on the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD, Nick Jennings and Calvin Liang use a page from the Main Model Pack to demonstrate how background paintings correspond with the sizes of the characters.
- How to Draw SpongeBob SquarePants Drawing Book and Kit features sketches from the Main Model Pack on most character pages. They are surrounded by bubbles and captioned with notes on how to draw the characters' features.
- How to Animate SpongeBob SquarePants also features several images from the Main Model Pack.
Trivia
- According to show-runner Vincent Waller, a digital version of the Main Model Pack was created on the in-house servers at Nickelodeon Animation Studio. The online version is currently their preferred method of using the book, however they still use the physical version, just not as much.[1]
- As of 2016, SpongeBob's model sheet has been updated to include larger eyes and more emphasized cheeks that go over the edges of his eyes.[4] It is nearly identical to his season 9A design.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Model books photo by Vincent Waller on Twitter (March 21, 2018).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Show Design special. Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies (March 12, 2002).
- ↑ Reply by Vincent Waller on Twitter (February 15, 2018).
- ↑ SpongeBob model sheet by Vincent Waller on Twitter (April 28, 2016).