THE JOURNAL / PROCESS & CRAFT

BEFORE THE
FINAL FRAME.

A film begins long before the final render. These five production clips open up the decisions behind movement, environment and visual style.

Charge: a performance, built in layers

A progression study by Rik Schutte. Compare the broad intention of the movement with the details that make the final character feel present.

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Charge: building the factory

A matte progression by Andy Goralczyk. Watch the environment gain depth, atmosphere and a direction for the eye.

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Wing It!: the cartoon finish

A shading and rendering research breakdown. The graphic result is assembled from deliberate choices about light, colour and surface.

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Spring: an early sequence

A work-in-progress sequence, before the final film. Compare the visual priorities here with the completed screening.

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Sprite Fright: the acting test

A test of Rex’s performance, rendered during production. A small clip about the large job of establishing character.

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