CGI Archives | Jennifer Wolfe

The VFX of LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ | VFXWorld

February 6, 2017

From environments spanning the Snowy Plains, the Underwater Garden of Eyes, and the mysterious Hall of Bones, to effects such as massive water simulations, disintegrating magical boats, and digital set…

‘Piper’ and the Development of Pixar’s Presto Sculpting Brush | ANIMATIONWorld

February 5, 2017

Along with a slew of VFX breakdown videos and images, ‘Piper’ supervising technical director Brett Levin details the tools and techniques employed on director Alan Barillaro’s Oscar-nominated CG short.

Delve into the Making of Blender Short, ‘Cosmos Laundromat’ | ANIMATIONWorld

January 5, 2017

Learn 10 things about open-source Blender technology and Project Gooseberry in the making of the Blender Foundation’s ‘Cosmos Laundromat – First Cycle.’

Disney’s ‘Inner Workings’ | ANIMATIONWorld

December 29, 2016

Disney’s latest short film uses in-house interpolation software Meander to combine traditional hand-drawn 2D animation with CG technology for a delightful look at the “inner workings” of the typical office…

The Photoreal World of Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’ Remake | VFXWorld

February 22, 2016

Sneak preview presentation at Disney’s El Capitan Theater with director Jon Favreau and visual effects supervisor Rob Legato unveils stunning live-action/CG hybrid environments and characters.

Baymax & Hiro in "BIG HERO 6." Courtesy of Disney

Roy Conli Talks Production on Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’ | ANIMATIONWorld

November 15, 2014

‘Big Hero 6’ Producer Roy Conli discusses story, production challenges and the boy and his robot at the heart of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest feature.

A Chat with Kristina Reed: Creating Winston and Disney’s ‘Feast’ | ANIMATIONWorld

November 13, 2014

Oscar-winning producer of ‘Feast’ discusses the world’s most adorable Boston terrier, new technologies, and the animated shorts program at Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Don Hall and Chris Williams Talk Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’ | ANIMATIONWorld

November 8, 2014

Co-directors of Disney's most technologically advanced film to date discuss production challenges, creating a robot that learns, and Hyperion, the studio's new global-illumination rendering system.

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