CultureLaika’s stop-motion fantasy Wildwood looks remarkably smooth

At TIFF, Laika’s crew detailed how Wildwood achieves a more lifelike look through digital frame monitoring and advanced puppet “breathers” that simulate natural breathing. Preview clips included a tense bike chase and fantasy scenes; the film uses 233 puppets and opens October 23.

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