MV5BMjIxODY3MjEwNV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwOTMzNjc4Nw@@._V1_SX214_1 Frankenweenie

Director(s)

Release Date

October 2012

Synopsis

Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

VFX Studio(s)

Mackinnon and Saunders Nvizible

Stereo Conversion

Prime Focus

Frankenweenie

VFX Breakdown

Tim Ledbury

Stop Motion Stereo

Prime Focus

In this episode of ‘Close Up’ we explore our 3D conversion of Tim Burton’s black and white, stop motion comedy horror ‘Frankenweenie’. Matt Bristowe and Richard Baker talk about the philosophy of stereoscopy, how to use 3D depth to provoke emotion, and how to keep it beautiful at the same time.

Effects Type(s)

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