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The birdlike nature of Cloudjumper required us to rethink our approach to dragon scales. The decision was made to grow individual scales that flex, expand, and contact - much like feathers - creating a truly unique and majestic creature.
This undertaking required the precise collaboration of many departments. Although Cloudjumper is comprised of hard and scaly materials, there is a softness and gracefulness to his appeal
- Paolo deGuzman, head of surfacing. Concept art from ‘The Art Of How To Train Your Dragon 2’.