PROJECT INSIGHT
Alternative animation
Two of the crew behind The Peasants share how the unique film came together
New s and view s from around the international CG community
REALISM AND ABSTRACTION
Co-director Hugh Welchman on why converting live-action to oil painting is no easy task
“Sometimes the depiction of a face looks completely unrealistic because the mechanics of a face disappear, and so it’s not just about simplifying, it’s about doing the right simplification. For example, during the dance scene, the movement of Jagna’s hair is the important thing, so in this moment you can get rid of the structure of her face.”
In 2017, the film Loving Vincentwas released to much acclaim for its unique I oil-painted animation style, enjoying critical and commercial applause. Fresh from their success, husband and wife co-directors Hugh and DK Welchman embarked on a follow-up film created using the same experimental format, once again fusing live-action footage with 2D animation and CGI for ThePeasants.