Way back in the Autumn of 2019, I was extremely pleased to be asked to contribute some VFX SketchVis animation for Gil Kenan’s A Boy Called Christmas feature film which was has just been released in UK cinemas.
I animated numerous characters including Miika the mouse, Blitzen the reindeer and the Truth Pixie.
SketchVis is post visualisation 2D animation where the animator works on top of the live action plates and provides a pass on characters and elements which will eventually become CGI. These are helpful for the editor and also useful for early preview screenings - instead of a blank space the audience is able to see a representation and performance of characters who would otherwise not be there.
This was a really fun film to be involved with and it’s great to see it finally released!