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Technology has always been a funny thing in the world Wallace and Gromit– Where Wallace’s bizarre inventions, from literal spaceships to remote-controlled robotic pants, are juxtaposed with a classic low-fi vision of Britain. This was also the case for manufacturing Wallace and Gromit At Aardman, too, where the studio has triumphed over traditional hand-animated features even as it has dipped its toes into CGI-assisted and fully 3D projects throughout its long history. With Aardman’s return to Wallace and Gromit For the first time in 16 years on the horizon with Most birds’ revengeYou can see at a glance How is the studio balanced? Both traditional and contemporary in this little excerpt from the film’s new art book.

It is scheduled to be released on December 31 from Titan Books. The art of Wallace and Gromit: Revenge over bird– Penned by Richard Hansom, former development producer Wallace and Gromit TV movie The issue of loaf and death– takes you behind the scenes of the development of Aardman’s long-awaited return to its world The most famous creations,cover back Wrong pantsBeloved villain Feathers McGraw and more via a series of interviews with cast and crew, and plenty of looks behind the creation of the film, starting with early concept art by Wallace and Gromit Creator Nick Park himself, right down to shots showcasing the hordes of clay models created for the film.

You’ll also be able to see more about how to do this Most birds’ revenge You’ll see Aardman incorporating more technology into its product line, such as 3D-printed rapid prototyping models, in our exclusive spreads from the book below (don’t forget to click to see them in full resolution!). But you’ll also get a little glimpse into how Aardman continues to prioritize the hand-crafted feel of the film, even when he could use CG to achieve a shot — like the moment when Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot the Smart Gnome, finds himself basking in a green hue. Matrix-Symbol on the computer screen.

The art of Wallace and Gromit: Revenge over bird Exclusive preview

It’s an effect that the animators could have replicated entirely in post-production visual effects, but as you can see in the spread above, animator Sean Gregory went for an in-camera effect instead: a compact projector that illuminates the scene. Play a From drawing animated code that can be timed by photographing stop motion elements. A fitting mix of computer and hand animation that even Wallace would be impressed by!

The art of Wallace and Gromit: Revenge over bird It will be released on Titan Books on December 31 next Most birds’ revenge It airs in the UK and Ireland on Christmas Day, before being released globally on Netflix on January 3.

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