The Story of Baker, CG Cookie Mascot
Aug 13th 2015
Baker was created, modeled and animated in early 2011 by David Ward with the goal to create a character representative of the CG Cookie logo. Initially, Baker was going to be used for a video series on animation in Blender, but he has become much more than just a prop. David did an astounding job creating a fun, awkward character that we fell in love with and Baker has been with us ever since.
The CG Cookie team embraced Baker as one of our own and he has been featured in several tutorials.
In 2013, Baker got an upgrade. Kent Trammel updated the style and models to freshen up Baker's visual appeal while staying true to the essence of the character.
But not everybody shares our love for Baker. In fact, his blue doppelganger, Evil Baker, has been known for his violent outbursts against Baker, presumably jealous of his popularity.
Have you done something cool with Baker? Share it below! [gallery ids="163303,163300,163299,163302,163304"]
or Daniel Salazar aka "ZanQdo" both are incredible talented riggers ;)
I hope to see juan pablo doing a full "flow" rigging course with baker too!
Please please please!! ;)
Juan Pablo is an incredible rigging artist!
He isn't a part of any of the learning flows currently in the pipeline, but it's very likely that he could be at some point in the future!
Hmm... looks like Baker can have a girlfriend ?
What ever happened to David on CGCookie? I miss the dude.
This rig is amazing. Is this going to be one of the Blender flows? That would be the best.
Make mine Baker.