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Character designer and animator Borja Montoro walks us through the process behind its character designs. Keep your eyes peeled for the next videos! Enjoy!
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- Animators on Klaus often had to rely on live action reference. Here’s a few samples starring Jochem Van Gool (Animation Lead) and Aurelie Van Overloop (Lighting Senior). All shots beautifully animated by Jochem.
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00:00- We are proud to announce that "Klaus" has won the BAFTA for "Best animated film". Thank you to the jury for the honor and a huge thank you to the big, amazing team that made this movie possible! Well done everyone!
- We're over the moon. #Klaus has received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature!!! Congrats to the whole team.
- The "Smear" is a technique in traditional animation. It's used to replicate the feeling of fast movement, and it serves as motion blur in the hand-drawn artform. It results in crazy drawings that are always fun to watch. Take a look at some of the wildest ones used in #Klaus!
GIF - Another Dragonkeeper Goodie! Here’s some locomotion reference 2D Animation by Sergio Pablos. #SPA
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00:00- Man, when Sergio Pablos does story-boards, he REALLY does story-boards.
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- When you discover that you are trending topic and you want to thank your audience. Thanks guys!!
GIF - It’s Alva’s turn! She was waiting impatiently for her appearance! Who would you like to see next? #Walkcyclewednesday
GIF - Hand-drawn characters, 3D elements, 2D FXs, many layers of BG elements, Lighting and Compositing… It’s hard to appreciate it all at regular speed. Here’s a breakdown so you can take in every detail, down to the glint in Pumpkin’s teeth.
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