The article discusses the impressive visual effects (VFX) of 'Paddington in Peru', primarily focusing on the contributions of Framestore, a British visual effects company. Sylvain Degrotte, the VFX Supervisor, emphasizes the importance of previz and techviz in the filmmaking process. This involved meticulous planning between location filming in Colombia and studio work in London, ensuring a seamless integration of scenes. Key animation techniques were discussed, alongside insights from Framestore colleague Mark Curtis about creating a significant set piece. The comprehensive coordination between teams facilitated capturing stunning visuals and crafting an engaging narrative without compromising the film's creativity.
Sylvain explains that, "On this movie previz was essential: we were shooting plates in Colombia and plates in London. So the previz and the techviz, in particular, were very important for planning the shoot and for planning work in both locations."
Sylvain has also shed light on how the team animated Paddington in a previous feature, and VFX colleague Mark Curtis, a VFX Supervisor from Framestore Montreal, shared how the ruined Citadel was created for the film's finale.
Key to making things work for Paddington in Peru was the dynamic between location filming, work on-set in London and compositing elements. Illustration of how previz and techviz connected the studio team to coastal Colombia.
Sylvain begins by telling me the Framestore team had limited input into the creative choices when it came to previz and techviz..." our involvement was limited to the cherries on top."
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