Several modeling techniques were used to marvelous effect in the directorial debut of Travis Knight, the head of Portland, Ore.-based Laika studios. By Carolyn Giardina Tech Editor Stop-motion ...

Dive into this step-by-step guide to crafting an epic 'How to Train Your Dragon' diorama. Watch as Hiccup and a fearsome dragon are brought to life using a blend of traditional sculpting, 3D printing, ...

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The two met at Nexus Studios in 2014, and began collaborating in 2019. Now, they have formalized their creative partnership by launching as the directing duo Eastend Western, repped by Nexus. Both are ...

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For the past 15 years, movie production studio Laika has been a pioneer in animation by seamlessly blending the tactical artistry of stop-motion with technological advancements including CGI and 3D ...

Editor's note: this interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which was called on July 13. After more than two decades, the tale of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu is nearly over, and a brand-new ...

A typical LAIKA movie set. Lately I’ve been exploring the world of Autodesk, whose self-description is that they “make software for people who make things.” They’ve been on a roll lately. Just this ...