See How Zootopia 2 Animator Enacted "Vindow Viper" Scene

We're big fans of behind-the-scenes content and animation references, you really can't go far without them, and they're always a special treat. Character Animator David Badgerow recently shared his reference footage for the scene that became a meme, featuring some wonderfully expressive acting that translates perfectly into the shot.

As he explained, the direction for Nick was simple: "Make his face as stupid as possible, he's making a dumb joke, and he knows it."

For more Zootopia 2 behind-the-scenes materials, watch this video on how Maya was used in production and read our article covering the film's technical challenges and some cool facts:

Need more fun animation references? KPop Demon Hunters has exactly what you need. Here are a few great ones:

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Take a look at how Moïse Hergaux-Essame brought Sevika and Finn to life, and dive into more live reference footage for animation here:

David Badgerow also recorded numerous reference videos to support his animation work on The Bad Guys 2:

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