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Karl Gnass is a master draftsman with an expert understanding of the human and animal forms. His grasp of movement, anatomy, and energy has made him an in demand advisor to an animation industry eager to infuse more authenticity into its character and creature designs.
Karl Gnass, draftsman, anatomy, energy, movement, animation
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Partial List of Clients

 

Moana

Moana

Gnass consulted on authentic body construction and movement dynamics for the major characters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TangledTangled

At director Glenn Keane’s request, Gnass developed a Dynamic Figure for Maya class to help Disney computer animators incorporate authentic movement with the then-emerging 3D rendering technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry PotterHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 

Gnass worked on the development, design, and weight of the Bathroom Troll.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WatchmenWatchman

Gnass consulted on aspects of Dr. Manhattan’s movement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Am LegendI Am Legend

Gnass consulted on the authenticity of the anatomical structure of Alpha Male Darkseeker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hollow ManHollow Man

Gnass developed the facial anatomy and expressions for the Gorilla.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuart Little 2Stuart Little 2

Gnass consulted and instructed on bird anatomy for more authentic movement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuart LittleStuart Little

Karl Gnass created an underlying hybrid of human and rodent anatomy to enable Stuart’s face full range of human expression. He then prepared 30 emotions—from anger to joy, each at three different angles—using this facial anatomy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Polar ExpressThe Polar Express

Gnass worked with the Visual Development artists to help them interpret the important visual themes from the book on which the film was based.