more tests...

more tests...

More character inspiration...

Rocket, man.

Design ideas for characters...

Rocket take off...

More tests...

After feedback from Adam it became clear that I need much more emphasis on 'non-verbal' indicators such as colours (for setting an atmosphere/mood) and to reassess my shot lenghts.
I have started messing about in AE to try and create some space scenes with colour etc...

Space environment - 3DS max

Rocket blast (3DS max smoke)

After effects environments...