Animatronic Lion Animal Makers 2

Animatronic Lion Animal Makers 2
Originally uploaded by Animal Makers, Inc

Another short, 1-man test of the boom arm "jumping" move for the Animal Makers' animatronic lion.

Animatronic Lion Animal Makers

Animatronic Lion Animal Makers
Originally uploaded by Animal Makers, Inc

This video is under 30 seconds and shows only the approach of the lion replica towards an actor. This is the jump up and hit that has been illustrated in our client's animatic.

Lion Paw Rig Animal Makers

Lion Paw Rig Animal Makers
Originally uploaded by Animal Makers, Inc

This lion has moveable paws that are connected to rods for easy control.

Animatronic Lion Animal Makers

Animatronic Lion Animal Makers
Originally uploaded by Animal Makers, Inc

This rig is getting ready to attack an actor. It is mounted to the Animal Makers' boom arm which allows a great deal of movement.

Animal Maker's Lion On Boom Arm

Animal Maker's Lion On Boom Arm
Originally uploaded by Animal Makers, Inc

Here is the animatronic lion rigged onto the Animal Makers' boom arm. The various moves are shown on this diagram. This does not include the facial moves which are radio controlled and cable controlled. This animatronic puppet requires compressed air (90psi), 6VDC (battery for servos), a dolly to mount "E" to, dolly track if it's chasing. Lion is set up from the side, which leaves room around the lion for camera.