The characters were animated using stop-motion but the facial expressions were created and mapped on the puppets using CGI to bring them to life. The dance routine was choreographed first in live action and then a team of Blinkink animators …
Category: Character Animation
Eduardo Quintana Brings a Famous Richard Williams Drawing to Life in ‘UNPLUG!’
Eduardo Quintana is currently animating on Sergio Pablos’ forthcoming feature, Klaus, at SPA Studios. In his spare time he created this personal test to pay tribute to master Animator, Richard Williams. Eduardo writes: “UNPLUG!” is the first lesson in Richard …
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Star Wars Holiday Special: Boba Fett Animation Roughs
In 1978, young animator John Celestri was given the assignment to animate a new character in the emerging Star Wars universe…Boba Fett the Bounty Hunter. The character was to appear in the animation sequence midway in the Star Wars Holiday …
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Learn Animation from John Celestri
Veteran Animator, John Celestri, has adopted the moniker, “John the Animator Guy,” for his new YouTube channel, where he’s passing on his vast knowledge of the craft. John’s been working in the industry since 1975, and has amassed an incredible …
‘Dipper Candle’ Pencil Test
James Baxter shares a pencil test in rough and tie-down form from the title sequence of Gravity Falls.
Alexander Savchenko – Making of a Walk Assignment
Alexander Savchenko has put together an informative behind the scenes look into the creation of his impressive fourth assignment at Sasha Dorogov’s animation school.
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Cuphead’s Animation Process and Philosophy
In this 2017 GDC bootcamp, Studio MDHR’s, Jake Clark, explains his design and animation processes for the game Cuphead, and shares practical ideas and tips for 2D animation.
