Posts Tagged ‘CG’
Aug15
Fans reimagine Akira in CG
2016 at 06:48 pm by admin | Comments Off
Animation team Brad Kremer and Dean Fowler have shown their love for the classic 1988 anime adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo’s “Akira” by recreating scenes from the movie in CG! The short film, which features shots from Akira’s iconic motorcycle chase scene, along with sweeping shots of Neo-Tokyo, is the result of several years of work between Kremer and Fowler. The most prominent feature of the film is the iconic red bike, featuring a fresh set of decals, paint, and animation for its CG debut! While not an official trailer or project, this fan-made tribute shows off Kremer’s and Fowler’s love for both the film and the medium in whole. Check it out below!
Jul13
Buildings overgrow in artist’s animation
2016 at 05:19 pm by admin | Comments Off
3D animation artist AUJIK has released a new video titled “Spatial Bodies”, in which he transforms a seemingly normal city environment into a living, breathing ecosystem. In the animation, which has been a work in progress for the past 8 years, the building themselves come alive, expanding and growing into a wide variety of fantastical shapes and sizes. The video was created through a mix of CG animation and real life photography, shot with the use of a remote drone. AUJIK is known for his works in CG animation, with works in virtual reality being released as early as 2007. Check out the new work in the video below!
Jun20
“Finding Dory” smashes box office records
2016 at 05:44 pm by admin | Comments Off
Disney’s “Finding Dory”, the anticipated sequel to the 2003 animated film “Finding Nemo”, released in theaters across the nation on Friday, June 17th, and has since earned over $9.2 million dollars on its Thursday preview night alone, and $136.2 million over the opening weekend. This accomplishment marks the new movie as the highest debut box office numbers of any animation film in history! Produced hand-in-hand with animation studio Pixar, “Finding Dory”’s gigantic numbers come after Disney’s “Zootopia” film similarly dethroned Frozen for the top opening weekend, earning $75 million on its opening weekend. “Finding Dory” continues the story from “Finding Nemo”, following the adorably goofy fish Dory as she explores the ocean to find her parents and escape a California public aquarium. The film is in theaters now, so make sure to find the time to check out Disney’s newest hit film!
Sep21
Fox releases behind-the-scenes look at Peanuts movie
2015 at 10:23 am by admin | Comments Off
The highly anticipated animated film based on Charles Schulz ’s “Peanuts” comic book is closer than ever to hitting the big screen, and 20th Century Fox is building the hype with a new video showing off some behind-the-scenes commentary about the creation of the film! This mini documentary explores the challenges behind bringing Schulz’s art style to life in CG, along with the intricate details and techniques that make the Peanuts characters memorable and iconic to this day. The trailer also shows off some new footage from the film, giving fans a small taste of what’s to come later this fall. The “Peanuts” movie will debut in theaters nationwide on November 6th, so get ready to check out this awesome new film this holiday season!
Jul20
Murakami’s “Jellyfish Eyes” debuts in the West
2015 at 10:24 am by admin | Comments Off
Originally releasing in Japan on April 26th, 2013, contemporary pop artist Takashi Murakami’s first film, “Jellyfish Eyes”, has made its debut in the United States! The film started airing at the IFC Center theater in New York City last week, and will be shown until July 23rd, thanks to the efforts of Janus Films and Criterion Collection. A film 12 years in the making, “Jellyfish Eyes” is a story Murakami created for children, and deals with issues like coming to terms with grief, putting aside differences to work together, and how companionship emerges from times of disaster. Working on the film both as a director and as a designer, Murakami’s hand can be seen in both the storytelling and the character designs of the whimsical species whom befriend the children in the movie, called F.R.I.E.N.D.S. From big-eyed marshmallow jellyfish to hulking hairy beasts, Murakami has cited a variety of influences in the designs of “Jellyfish Eyes”, from Power Rangers to Spielberg movies.Upon the completion of the initial screening, it was also announced that a sequel to “Jellyfish Eyes” is already in the works, though little else was announced about the sequel’s plot or release date. Check out the trailer for “Jellyfish Eyes” below, and stay tuned for more information about future theatrical releases across the United States!
