In 2000, a stop-motion animated film called "Chicken Run" was born. The film was created by Aardman Studios and took 3 years of meticulous production and investment$45 million, which ended up being won around the world2.$2.5 billion at the box officeIt has become a box office legend in the field of stop-motion animation.
Nearly a quarter of a century later, Aardman Studios has carried the"Chicken Run 2: A New Era of Chicken Nuggets".(Abbreviated as "Chicken Run 2"). This work not only continues the classic charm of the previous work, but also makes a major breakthrough in technology. Aardman Studio will once again demonstrate its production excellence and innovative spirit.
Aardman Studios was founded in 1972It is a gem of British animation, also among the best in the worldStop Motionstudio, whose works have won many timesOscar, Annie Awardand other international awards. Among them, works such as "Super Invincible Head Dog" and "Shaun the Sheep" are classics in the hearts of the audience.
Today, Dickson Digital will go behind the scenes and give you an in-depth analysisThe progress of "Chicken Run 2" in production
The producer of "Chicken Run 2" revealed that from the first part to the current sequel, the biggest change isThe way filming is done has shifted from film to digital。In the past, it was difficult for producers to clearly predict the finished product, so it was necessary to create with a deep degree of confidence. Nowadays, ifWhat is not satisfied, the maker has the ability to readjust, which is an incomparable advantage in the film era.
In the production of the film, the application of CG technology allows animators to devote more energy to the polishing of character animation. themSet a blue or green curtain background for the clay dollto animate the characters in real time on the computer. This was not possible in the past.
In addition to the processing of background, CG technology can:Independent control cornersColor texture and lighting。Clay characters are sticky, and when animators animate the characters, they tend to absorb some impurities. The application of CG technology canRetain the texture of manual pressure while removing unnecessary impurities。On the other hand, for some scenes with specific lighting requirements, the team can set up multiple sets of lightsCompositing the different lighting states for each frameto achieve the best artistic expression.
Chicken Run 2" is includedMore than 1400 shots, by45 shooting crewswith30 animatorsTogether. The complexity and number of shots surpass those of its predecessors, which means there is a seriesComplex and hectic co-ordination work。Since the number of shooting crews is higher than that of animators, the coordinator needs to plan each shot on a weekly basis, allowing animators to flexibly schedule between shooting teams.
In addition to coordinating the work, "Chicken Run 2".Camera movement is also more complicated。Stop-motion animation is the shooting of characters frame by frame, and then at a fixed rate** to form a continuous animation. Aardman's animations change every other frame, ieOne shot two, that is,Twelve action adjustments are required for each second。The camera movement also needs to be adjusted synchronously to ensure that the camera movement is consistent with the character animation, all of which are inseparable from the precise and stable control of the camera movement by the shooting device.
In the wave of digitalization, Aardman Studio adheres to the original intention of stop motion animation, and at the same time boldly innovatesCombine CG technology with traditional stop-motion animation, presenting a shocking visual feast. On the road of promoting the development of stop-motion animation, Dickson Digital has provided strong technical support and convenience for domestic stop-motion animation production with its excellent technical strength and forward-looking innovative thinking.
Dickson MOCO stop-motion animation motion track shooting system (hereinafter referred to as Xunyao) is Dickson's forA tailor-made rocker arm system for the digital ageMotion Control hardware devicewithMoco Toon Professional SoftwareThe organic combination not only ensures the quality of the work, but also reduces the difficulty of shooting, so that the director can freely design the lens language.
With its innovative design, the Motion Control hardware device realizes the right thingFree, stable and precise control of horizontal, depth and vertical axesThis device not only has a small footprint, but also covers a very large shooting range. At the same time, the Moco Toon professional software provided by Dickson is also specially designed for stop motion animation in the digital age. The CollectionProject management, camera console, shooting control, image editing, and moreto enhance the digital production experience in all aspects.
Dickson's forward-looking technological innovation has injected new vitality into stop-motion animation. Xunyao is not only Dickson's innovation in technology in the digital age, but alsoConsistent persistence and pursuit of the spirit of ingenuity。Dickson firmly believes that with the help of the Xunyao system, stop-motion animation will bloom with more brilliant brilliance and bring a more shocking visual feast to the audience.