The Process
CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
Director, Josh Slezak, and producer, Kyrie Collier discuss laying the foundation of the film and what it took to take STARGAZER from concept to production.
MODELING & SURFACING
Modeling and Surfacing Leads Anyssa Akridge and Daniel Huddleston discuss the making of STARGAZER’s assets and how a 3D world was created from 2D concepts.
ANIMATION & RIGGING
Rigging Lead, Sam Price and Animation Lead, Nicholas Hausmann discuss how the collaboration between the rigging and animation departments results in dynamic and compelling performances of both the characters and the vehicles they operate.
LIGHTING & LOOK DEVELOPMENT
Look Dev leads Jordan Turner and Jared Lascurain along with Lighting leads Daniel Huddleston and Sean Matthews discuss how their departments aid in creating the final look and aesthetic of the film in order to achieve the director’s vision.
EDITORIAL & SOUND
Editor Cal Nañagas and Sound Lead Wyatt Davis discuss how the editorial department works to balance the narrative and action elements of the film and how the sound department creates sound design for this fictional world that is rooted in reality.
