Behind Bluey Cubby
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Apr 9, 2023 Claire Renton, co-writer and animation director of the beloved 'Cubby' episode, shares her creative journey, revealing the whimsical inspirations behind the story—a kid's dream house complete with a penguin room! Geoff Bush, co-writer of the music, dives into the importance of playful melodies and how they enhance storytelling. They discuss the joy of balancing whimsical childhood scenarios with parental realities, exploring the delightful chaos that emerges when imagination meets the artistic process. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at creativity!
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Cubby Episode Inspiration
- The Cubby episode idea evolved from personal childhood experiences and the story of "A Squash and a Squeeze."
- Bandit's role was initially a harried architect overwhelmed by constant changes from the kids' expanding cubby design.
Storytelling Through Spatial Awareness
- Proper pacing in storytelling ensures character growth feels earned and logical in the squash and squeeze storyline.
- Chilli's obliviousness to the encroaching cubby walls symbolizes how we appreciate space differently when feeling confined.
Art Direction: Balancing Scale and Coziness
- The cubby design balances being grand and whimsical yet cozy and scaled to kids' proportions.
- Creating this with layers of art and perspective challenges highlights how spaces feel very different at child scale.