The Stop-Motion Animation Behind Kubo and the Two Strings

Name: The Stop-Motion Animation Behind Kubo and the Two Strings
Uploaded: 2016-08-22T14:22:00-05:00
Description: Stop-motion animation studio Laika has blown us away with their Oscar-nominated films Coraline and ParaNorman. This year, they're going even bigger with Kubo and the Two Strings. Their new project will produce the largest puppet they've ever made and will...

Stop-motion animation studio Laika has blown us away with their Oscar-nominated films Coraline and ParaNorman. This year, they're going even bigger with Kubo and the Two Strings. Their new project will produce the largest puppet they've ever made and will also take advantage of some of the latest advancements in CGI and 3D printing. CEO Tim Knight gives you a behind the scenes look at all of the madness that went into crafting their newest masterpiece.

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