How Netflix's first animated film 'Klaus' made 2D animation look 3D

For Netflix's "Klaus," The SPA Studios developed new technology to add lighting and texture to the characters that makes them appear 3D.
IndieWire

Making ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Nearly Killed Its Director

As director Kenji Kamiyama told IndieWire (via producer Joseph Chou acting as his translator), the production’s specific timeframe was much, much shorter than that of a Japanese anime film. What might ...
Variety

Filmmakers Behind Oscar-Nominated Animated Features Explain Why They’re Drawn to 2D

As the nominees for the animated feature Oscar were unveiled this year, one thing was clear: 2D and 2D-influenced animated films are dominating awards season. Among this year’s nominees, “The Boy and ...