For over more than 10 years now, Eddy Okba is a Senior Character Animator. He started at Illumination, working on box office hits including Despicable Me 2, The Lorax, Minions, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing and Despicable Me 3. Then he joined Sony Pictures Imageworks to …
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Director Kris Pearn on Crafting the Wonderful World of ‘The Willoughby’s’
Instead of running away from home, frustrated siblings Tim (Will Forte), Jane (Alessia Cara) and the Barnabys (Seán Cullen) use their ingenuity to achieve independence in, The Willoughby’s. Director, co-writer and executive producer Kris Pearn (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs …
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Marlon West Breaks Down Iconic Disney Effects
Disney Effects Animation Supervisor, Marlon West, breaks down the ‘Cinderella’ dress transformation scene and the many ways it’s been homaged in other Disney movies, including Princess and the Frog and Frozen.
Into the Spider-Verse: Animator Commentary
Time to put on your behind the scenes glasses and dive into the Spider-Verse one more time! The animation team behind the Academy Award-winning, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, have re-assembled (after some well earned time off) to reminisce and share …
The Making of Cuphead
4 years, 3 world records, 1 family. Meet Studio MDHR: the makers of Cuphead. The game was built entirely by hand from their own home. With over 3 million copies sold, they reveal the untold tale behind their record-breaking game.
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Same Jones is easily my favorite podcast. Creative people speaking candidly about their process, loves and fears, and their journey towards finding success. I’ve listened to almost every episode. If you don’t know where to start, some …
Acting Analysis: Contained Emotions
Here’s a great moment from The Holiday: Kate Winslet’s character, Iris, goes through three emotional states. Her acting is contained, nuanced, and communicates all three emotional states in pantomime. It’s full of texture, and is a great example of subtle acting …
Didier Ghez Discusses ‘They Drew As They Pleased’ Volume 4
The 1950s and 1960s at The Walt Disney Studios marked unprecedented stylistic directions brought on by the mid-century modern and graphic sensibilities of a new wave of artists. This volume explores the contributions of these heroes with special emphasis on …
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