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INSIDE HOLLYWOOD: Tron Uprising Concepts

The production asked for a 'classic helicopter', yet Tron-esque. My favorite proposal, very geometric, with tiny jet fighter cockpit and octagon fuselage. Considered too abstract / needed more interior space for filming.

This version has a twin gunner cockpit like usual combat helicopters have, and we carried this over into the final design.

This version has a strong cross section which was slightly inspired by the amazing Star Wars Republic Gunship, one of my favorite film vehicles. Guards would always stand exposed, barrel stylized cockpit. Not considered.

INSIDE HOLLYWOOD: Tron Uprising Concepts

The design process on Tron Uprising was brutally fast with no turning backs. As Lead Vehicle Designer I tried to maintain the agenda that Uprising vehicles are geometric yet dynamic shapes and silhouettes that can be broken down into an algorithm and will look out of place in any other world.

LIGHT TRAIN: This cubist train features a steam train inspired light line animation on the side. The fact it will also twist up side down was added after this design got approved. Engine car always at center.

TESSLER'S BASE: Going along with the simplicity agenda, the villain's base is a good example for finding reduced yet directional shapes. Final design in red. 20,000 soldiers on board.

LIGHT CHOPPER: An angular and upright concept for the helicopter. This one got picked, only few modifications on the sharp edges could be applied in time. Alternative concepts will be posted soon.

INSIDE HOLLYWOOD: Tron Uprising Light Cycle

New hero Light Cycle design tailored for the stretched characters in the Disney TV Comic Show 'Tron Uprising'. We put the form language and technology between the angular 1982 and organic Legacy esthetics, according to the TV shows mythology.
The '82 front cone developed into an integrated shape and the engine is exposed in the rear hub. Inspired by a personal project I introduce a rigid helmet assembly - which makes a logical departure from '82 canopies on the way to fully morphing Legacy shells.

Lead Vehicle Design Daniel Simon. Tron Uprising. © Disney 2012

PREMIERE: Carpet Event Disney Animation

I was at the Tron Uprising premiere at Disney Animation Studios in Glendale last weekend. All actor were there who gave their voice, such as Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood and Bruce Boxleitner.
It was a very nice evening. Some more stuff from the event soon.

© 2012 GETTY IMAGES / Imeh Akpanudosen

INSIDE HOLLYWOOD: Prelude

Tron Uprising TV animation will premiere June 7th in the US on Disney XD. This is the official 30 minute prelude to establish the world.
Director: Charlie Bean
Lead Vehicle Design: Daniel Simon

© DISNEY

Video does not play in all countries due to Disney release policies.

TRON UPRISING: Light Cycle

Low Res preview of the Light Cycle specifically for the TV show. Note the integrated helmet, placing it technologically between the white and black Legacy bike. Another special feature: Main engine sits in the rear wheel. Director: Charlie Bean. Lead Vehicle Design: Daniel Simon.

PRESS: LA Times Tron Uprising

PRESS: LA Times mentions me for vehicle designs in Tron: Uprising. No new images, trailer clip is a few months dated. The show is being readied to air sometime summer this year. I have seen it and think its totally cool. I keep you posted. The article.

Cheers, Daniel

TRON UPRISING: Lead Vehicle Design

I am currently working as Lead Vehicle Designer for TRON: UPRISING, a long time undercover - now announced - animated TV series of Disney. Coming 2012. Director: Charlie Bean.

Source: Variety

Cheers, Daniel