Introduction

Vivid Mesh Studios presents Barnabe, the quirky and diminutive mascot of The Grimsleys stylized vampire family. Blurring the line between a spooky creature of the night and a cuddly toy, Barnabe brings a unique, bite-sized chaotic energy to the pack. Perfect for whimsical horror projects, animated shorts, or stylized games, Barnabe offers a completely distinct silhouette that stands out in any Character Creator 5 or iClone production.

Design Concept

Barnabe’s design is a masterful exercise in caricaturized, plush-like aesthetics. Standing at a fraction of the height of the rest of the family, he features vibrant purple skin, bright crimson eyes, and a charmingly porcine nose. Rather than standard bat wings, Barnabe is equipped with fully functional arms and hands, accented by custom gliding wing-webbing beneath his arms. His look is completed with dapper, aristocratic accessories, proving that even the smallest vampires can dress to impress.

Special Features

• Unique Accessories & Wings: Barnabe comes fully equipped with his own bespoke items, including his signature miniature top hat, a sharp red bow tie, and his custom wing-webbing assets.

• CC5 SubD HD System: Utilizes Character Creator 5's Subdivision Level 2 to give Barnabe his signature smooth, rounded, plush-like silhouette and high-fidelity details without bogging down your scene with heavy base geometry.

• ActorMIXER Integration: Fully compatible with ActorMIXER. Blend Barnabe’s diminutive, bat-like proportions with your existing character library to generate completely new, stylized monster mascots.

• Refined CC5 Facial Expressions: Equipped with comprehensive facial profile optimization and custom blendshape editing. Barnabe includes the family's signature "Vampire" expression—an exaggerated, open-mouth smile with distinct fangs—ensuring his animations are as expressive and lively as his design.

• Stylized Textures: Hand-crafted material sets that perfectly capture the Vivid Mesh "whimsical horror" style.

Bonus AI Actor (iModel):
As a special bonus, this base character includes a corresponding AI Actor (iModel)—giving CG creators an effortless entry into an AI-assisted pipeline. Pair your character with AI Studio to generate dynamic motion instantly, allowing you to bypass animation bottlenecks and focus your time on character creation.

How to Find the Complimentary AI Actor 

• After purchasing a CC Character, open AI Studio and click any interface that allows you to add an AI Actor.
• The AI Actor Library panel will appear.
• If your purchased CC Character includes a complimentary AI Actor, you can find it under the Purchased tab.

*Learn how to find your complimentary AI Actor in the video.