The animators went to great lengths to deliver the best shots.
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KPop Demon Hunters is an interesting mix of music and action, released to high praise even from non-fans of the genre, becoming another success for Netflix. But I'd say watching what was happening behind the scenes is no less entertaining, as we can see thanks to Sony Pictures Imageworks' senior animator Eric Stinnissen, who shared some hilarious animation references.
It's not only the animators' facial expressions that make the shots fun; it's the dedication: wigs, robes... They are ready to perform to the max to get the job done! And it worked out: many critics highlight animation in their reviews.
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The best part? There's more! Senior animator Daniel Ceballos shared some other awesome pieces you definitely want to see:
Animators often perform themselves to get realistic movement. For example, Arcane had some intense action during production.
And there's more:
- Custom Animation References Made For Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
- Spider-Verse Animator Showed Her Reference Technique
- Jibaro Animations vs Real-Life References
- Across the Spider-Verse Animators Show How They Work With References
- Self-Made Animation References Created for Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
- Animation References Made for Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
- A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Puss in Boots The Last Wish's Animations
- Kung Fu Panda Animator Demonstrates a Self-Made Animation Reference
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