How Evolving Technology Helped ‘Puss in Boots’ Animators Update Sequel
variety.comFor helmer Joel Crawford, the story told in “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” needed something new and distinct from what had been done in DreamWorks Animation’s “Puss in Boots” film, released in 2011.
It had been more than a decade since the first film delighted audiences with the story of a cat who was often too big for his boots.
Puss, who was walking onto the screen this time would be humbled, even frightened, by coming down to the last of his precious nine lives. ¶ Crawford and his team decided to lean into the amount of time that had passed between the two films.
They embraced the opportunity to create a fresh take on the animation in the second film and let themselves be inspired by favorite films and treasured fairy tales. CG Pushing Against CG Style In the early aughts, CG animation tended to have a certain look — hyper smooth and glossy with vibrant colors that caught the eye.
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