Key Previz 3D Artwork (I was responsible for the character sculpt)

Original concept lineup by Ricky Nierva

Initial shapes (By Andy Goralczyk)

First blocking

Expression Sculpting of Ellie to test the style & design. All files are available at studio.blender.org/

Most expressions were based on storyboards by Dirk van Dulmen and concept art from Vivien Lulkowski

Comparison Expression Sheets

3d World Cover (Again I worked on the sculpt of both characters)

Various screencaps from the movie

An article I wrote on the topic: studio.blender.or...

Another one on the character design: studio.blender.or...