The original version of Shrek from 1995
On the YouTube channelZoom Art Studio“A clip has been published in which we can see the original idea of an animated ghoul. The clip was posted online by Barry Jackson, the animator who worked on the original version of Shrek and is one of the creators of the 1995 test material for studio Dreamworks.
In an interview that can be seen on the same channel, Jackson explains that the film is closer to a version of Shrek than the original book by William Steig. The animator describes this incarnation of the animated ghoul as “dark” and “edgy.”
The test video was supposed to give producers a preview of Shrek’s personality type and prove that the hero works well within computer animation conventions. This technology was not standard at the time. Jackson points out that the animation of Shrek’s face in his clip is impressive for its time and more advanced than it was in the first Toy Story film
One of the creators of Shrek’s character design was famed comic book artist Mike Ploog (co-creator of, among others, Marvel Comics’ Ghost Rider character). Shrek was supposed to be voiced by comedian Chris FarleySo the actor was inspired to some extent by animators (Farley died in 1997).
But the clip convinced the producers to soften Shrek’s character. They weren’t sure if this version of the anti-hero could be a hit.
Original copy of partner – verified
Watch a test video from 1995 in which an accomplice confronts a thief:
The series “Shrek” – a success for the Dreamworks studio
“Shrek” produced Dreamworks’ most popular animated series. In the end, the main character is voiced by Mike Myers (accompanied by, among others, Eddie Murphy in the role of Donkey). The series also contains a spin-off series about the adventures of Puss in Boots, played by Antonio Banderas.
To date, four full-length films have been produced in the series: “Shrek” (2001), “Shrek 2” (2004), “Shrek III” (2007) and “Shrek Forever” (2010). It has long been said that “Shrek 5” is in the works
The movie “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” – trailer
“Amateur social media maven. Pop cultureaholic. Troublemaker. Internet evangelist. Typical bacon ninja. Communicator. Zombie aficionado.”
