The cat

One of my favourite parts of my animatic is the cat character, he plays a key role in the piece. He creates subtle comedy throughout by engaging in conversation with Albert and disapproving of his harsh and mean actions.
I have designed him as an emotional character. My favourite part of this character is when he sheds tears. I created the tears on a separate layer so I could use keyframes to make them opaque and then bring them in when needed.

What is most effective about the cat is that his movements are really subtle but make a big difference to the aesthetic. His mouth changes depending on whether he is happy or sad. He even comes to the London rally in the end when Albert has seen the light and holds a placard.