You look at Japan and Hayao Miyazaki's films are the biggest films ever made in Japan; domestically there and they play to critical acclaim around the world. He won't put more then 5 or 10 percent computer imagery in his movies. It's disappointing to me. It's a silly choice that some studios made to move out of animation. It's part of the unfortuneate preconception that I think the public has going into see animation.
Chris WedgeWhat made 'Ice Age' work is that it had its shiny candy coatings, but inside was a soft, creamy center.
Chris WedgeThis technology will obviously become more prevalent. Who knows what will result? One thing is certain, computer technology will revolutionize the way we tell stories as much as movie film has.
Chris WedgeFor me, part of the fascination with making animation is you go to a place; it's a complete immersion in someone else's fantasy.
Chris Wedge