Tag: CartoonBrew

  • The CG actors in Logan that went under the radar

    Many big action blockbusters these days makes use of digi-doubles. One of the latest to take advantage of advancements in scanning humans and realizing CG actors is Logan, for which Image Engine crafted digital Hugh Jackmans and avatars of the new mutant Laura. I wrote up a breakdown of the work for Cartoon Brew.

  • Chatting with Rock Dog director Ash Brannon

    Over at Cartoon Brew, I talked to Pixar alumni and Rock Dog director Ash Brannon. His film was funded with Chinese investment but actually made in the US.

  • The director of The LEGO Batman Movie, in conversation

    For Cartoon Brew, I got to speak with Chris McKay, who was animation supe on the first LEGO Movie and now director on LEGO Batman. Check it out and hang tight for some more big LEGO Batman coverage I’ll be sharing.

  • Ken Ralston, people

    Last night at the VES Awards, vfx supervisor Ken Ralston was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. A few days earlier I’d been able to chat to him about his career, about some specific films like Roger Rabbit and Polar Express, and about his take on the current state of the industry. Check it out at…

  • Their toughest shots

    My editor at Cartoon Brew had the cool idea to ask all the main vfx supes from the vfx Oscar-nominated films what their toughest shots were. So I did. Got some great, and unexpected answers.

  • Looking for a new animated series to watch? You can’t go past Trollhunters

    Doing some research for an interview with Trollhunters showrunner Rodrigo Blaas, I started watching the show on Netflix, and basically didn’t stop. It’s like a feature film, in fact, it was originally a feature film. But it also feels very serialised and totally suits the new binge-watch culture. Check out my eventual interview here, at…

  • Chris Wedge on Monster Trucks

    I interviewed director Chris Wedge (the co-founder of Blue Sky Studios) about making Monster Trucks, his first live-action feature. Check it out at Cartoon Brew.

  • Schirkoa – find this and watch it

    At SIGGRAPH Asia last year, I was able to interview Indian filmmaker Ishan Shukla about his short Schirkoa, which made it to the Academy long list. There’s not much else to say except you need to try and find this film and watch it. Check out the interview at Cartoon Brew.

  • Cinesite’s invisible fx in Assassin’s Creed

    There was a big practical focus in Assassin’s Creed, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any vfx. Cinesite crafted some fantastic invisible work for the wagon chase. Here’s a breakdown on Cartoon Brew.

  • K-2SO is the best

    I talked to ILM animation supervisor Hal Hickel about making K-2SO, which I think was the best character in Rogue One. Check it out at Cartoon Brew.