Paramedic Raj Cartoon Character

[GeorgeP]

The next member of the Staywise cast. The client is trying to be very politically correct, so they decided to have an Asian paramedic. Hard to give him character and make him look fun without being offensive

All comments welcome!





and for Nik, a Flash animation:

http://www.palmhousedesign.co.uk/RBFRS/RajLogo.swf

[pshupe68]

I doubt that RAJ is Asian?? Indian possibly?? Why would you even say being politically correct? Is it a stretch that an Indian person would be a paramedic?? I could see that comment about a black woman polo player but come on. Where do you live? Just saw your link and your from the UK. A lot of racial tensions there, eh??

Oh yeah - nice character.

Regards Peter.

[EricCamper]

You know guys....you inspire me.....I mean...I am just a Architectural modeler and have not the slightest idea on how to start modeling these types of things....BUT I WANT TO......Where or what should I do first.....I mean....Do I have to be an expert at DRAWING by hand...cause I am not and have no skills at character animation or creation. My son is in daycare and loves firetrucks, etc.....Keep up the good work, my son loves your firemen....

[dennis]

I doubt that RAJ is Asian?? Indian possibly??

and india not part of asia ??
relax dude.

[pshupe68]

Now that you mention it, I guess it depends where your from - DUDE! Just not a term that I am familiar with; to refer to the continent as apposed to the race. I have heard a lot of English / UK residents refer to Indians as Asians, which I always thought a little strange. I guess they paint with a broader brush.

Should I call him a European? I'm not a North American. I AM CANADIAN as a beer commercial so aptly puts it.

You must be a European as well, no? Scandinavian,no? Danish?

Cheers Peter.

[Da_elf]

probably better to say that the client is trying to be ethnically diverse. and that its hard to be have fun (have fun..not make fun) with a character without stepping on some toes. if you push ethnic humor too far it becomes almost a parady which some might find offensive and if you dont go far enough you loose the soul of the character and cant tell what background he has. great job on the characters though

[nvanherpt]

hey GeorgeP, he's great! cool animation, i hope you get to do a vray one at some stage - do these guys justice.

[dennis]

You must be a European as well, no? Scandinavian,no? Danish?

does it matter really? you seem too care alot on where people are from and judge them by that.....hmmm sounds familiar ?

lighten up and sorry if i offend you by saying that.

[pshupe68]

does it matter really? you seem too care alot on where people are from and judge them by that.....hmmm sounds familiar ?

HUH??

I was commenting on that George's remarks seemed strange to me, being "North American" . All of a sudden I am, what, a racist?? That's logical?

It seems you may have some issues along those lines.

You didn't offend me, I just don't think you understood. That is all. I'm sorry if I didn't explain myself a little more clearly. MY BAD!

Ciao Peter.

[nvanherpt]

tomarto tomayto - great work George

[GeorgeP]

Thanks again for your kind comments guys, I am again, truly flattered.

About the P.C. issues - my fault entirely. The other character is a policewoman; the client wanted a mixed cast of characters - race and sex.

The (very general) term Asian is commonly used here in the U.K., yes, but I believe it's in an effort to AVOID awkwardness, not to cause it. An Irish friend of mine thinks it very amusing when people ask what part of Scotland she's from, and I guess the term was derived to avoid this kind of situation, it certainly isn't meant in any derogatory or racist sense.

Yes, I am a European. I'm also English, British, Earthling. I find none of these terms racist or generalistic and they're all true.

I aplologise for my poor choice of words in my original post, I never meant to upset anyone. I was going to post some images of the police officer next, but I guess I'd better not post anymore just in case I upset anyone else.

Thanks and apologies again. Keep up the good work, you all rock, seriously, and I'll pay you a visit from time to time.

George

[nvanherpt]

speaking as a New Zealand born person of Dutch parents currently living in London i would love to see the police officer

[Dynedain]

I aplologise for my poor choice of words in my original post, I never meant to upset anyone. I was going to post some images of the police officer next, but I guess I'd better not post anymore just in case I upset anyone else.

Dont stop posting. There was just some confusion about the word "Asian" in context. In the US, "Asian" usually connotates Eastern Asian people, such as Chineses, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Tai, etc, people with "squinty" eyes.

Saying the client wants to be "Politicaly Correct" can also have strange connotations. Some people would interpret that to mean that the client is not, and is just trying to seem like they are.

All in all, you have very fine character work, keep it up, and keep showing. Remember, the intent of the client and their marketing is not our job here. Our job is the quality of the imagery we produce.

[pshupe68]

I think we're all a bit hyper-sensitive. I just thought the language interesting and different from what is common in my part of the world. I'm pretty sure no one was offended. At least I know I wasn't. I would love to see the Police woman character.

It's funny Toronto Canada is the most racially / culturally diverse city in the world, apparently. The people who used to be the minorities are now the majority. This suits me fine as I love the diverse culture, especially the food and beverage. Canada would be a pretty bland landscape without what newer immigrants have brought to this country considering our relatively short history as a society and a nation.

What did you use to do the animation? It is 2d, which is not what I expected from the look or your 3d models posted.

Regards Peter.

[Drawehn]

Great work! Hanging out to see the police officer!