Tatiana Lykosov was the puppet animation director. The papier-mâché puppet actors are constructed by a metal skeleton on hinges. In order to convey expression onto the puppets it was necessary for the animator to understand the mood of the puppet and how they behave in certain situations. A report revealed the heads of the characters, express three different emotions: neutral, smiling and menacing. After sawing the head, the eyes are inserted inside made by balls that move in the same way as in a living person or a bird. The animators also designed the miniaturized props for the film such as candlesticks placed on the tables, paintings hanging on the walls or the piano, sofas, and chairs. The most difficult shot was the appearance of the character the Sea King who had to be depicted in smooth locomotion since the character had only a tail and no legs. The tail made of rubber with a metal hinge structure inside was attached to a coordinate table that moved through cogs.