Great example of everything that's wrong with animation industry today. We have stylish and gorgeously animated title and credit sequences sandwiching a bland looking computer animated piece of junk.
Dan
· 1 year ago
Great example of everything that's wrong with animation industry today. We have stylish and gorgeously animated title and credit sequences sandwiching a bland looking computer animated piece of junk.
Dann C.
· 1 year ago
I really love this stlye of animation. Similar to "Samurai Jack", it has that 2D (or 2.5D) look as if it was done using Adobe Flash. Being hand drawn really accentuated the fluidity of the motion and the colors are just phenomenal. I'd love to see more animated films or shorts done using this technique.
Dann C.
· 1 year ago
I really love this stlye of animation. Similar to "Samurai Jack", it has that 2D (or 2.5D) look as if it was done using Adobe Flash. Being hand drawn really accentuated the fluidity of the motion and the colors are just phenomenal. I'd love to see more animated films or shorts done using this technique.
Kate
· 1 year ago
Beautiful sequence!
Kate
· 1 year ago
Beautiful sequence!
Owen
· 1 year ago
I agree, I'd rather watch 90 minutes in the style of those titles than yet another 3D animated movie. Maybe one day a studio will take a chance on a 2d movie and the suits will think that 2d is cool again and throw money at it.
Owen
· 1 year ago
I agree, I'd rather watch 90 minutes in the style of those titles than yet another 3D animated movie. Maybe one day a studio will take a chance on a 2d movie and the suits will think that 2d is cool again and throw money at it.
Nicholas
· 1 year ago
I disagree; it's meant to look plainly 2D so that when Po wakes up in "3D", it's pretty jarring. The 3D movie itself is great! How can you guys not appreciate 3D animation, but you're fine with 2D?
Nicholas
· 1 year ago
I disagree; it's meant to look plainly 2D so that when Po wakes up in "3D", it's pretty jarring. The 3D movie itself is great! How can you guys not appreciate 3D animation, but you're fine with 2D?
d
· 1 year ago
The slideshow style of the text in the end credits is awful for anything you'd want to do with the names, like *read them* or search for someone. Since you can't tell when the slide is about to change, you can't figure out how fast to scan each slide.
This could have been solved with any visual cue that showed how long a slide had left on screen, or with a traditional scroll.
d
· 1 year ago
The slideshow style of the text in the end credits is awful for anything you'd want to do with the names, like *read them* or search for someone. Since you can't tell when the slide is about to change, you can't figure out how fast to scan each slide.
This could have been solved with any visual cue that showed how long a slide had left on screen, or with a traditional scroll.
ILo
· 1 year ago
Great work, looks fantastic. Hameed has always been know for creating real quality. Great job!
ILo
· 1 year ago
Great work, looks fantastic. Hameed has always been know for creating real quality. Great job!
Xander Smalbil
· 1 year ago
Discussing if you want to see an 2D rather than a 3D movie is a silly discussion about personal preferences. I respect both styles and love it when I see 2D and 3D interact and merge. Great work. Can't wait for the sequel or the television series.
Xander Smalbil
· 1 year ago
Discussing if you want to see an 2D rather than a 3D movie is a silly discussion about personal preferences. I respect both styles and love it when I see 2D and 3D interact and merge. Great work. Can't wait for the sequel or the television series.
stefano picco
· 1 year ago
Simply perfect, cool motion-design, cool movie! Perfect entertainment package :)
stefano picco
· 1 year ago
Simply perfect, cool motion-design, cool movie! Perfect entertainment package :)
MarksVFX
· 1 year ago
I am going to agree with Xander Smalbil that 2D vs 3D is silly. There are just as many good and bad 3d and 2d films.
I myself really enjoyed this film in it's entirety. The style of the opener and credits reminded me of the contrast in colors you see in the 300 ending credits and more recently the Mummy Credits. Lots of rich warm colors torn apart by rich blacks. These pieces though far surpassed the 300 ending credit logos. There is a great attention to detail. I love the hand drawn look for each character, the clear ink splatters from calligraphy brushes, and transition from scene to scene.
MarksVFX
· 1 year ago
I am going to agree with Xander Smalbil that 2D vs 3D is silly. There are just as many good and bad 3d and 2d films.
I myself really enjoyed this film in it's entirety. The style of the opener and credits reminded me of the contrast in colors you see in the 300 ending credits and more recently the Mummy Credits. Lots of rich warm colors torn apart by rich blacks. These pieces though far surpassed the 300 ending credit logos. There is a great attention to detail. I love the hand drawn look for each character, the clear ink splatters from calligraphy brushes, and transition from scene to scene.
Scott
· 1 year ago
Great opening to the movie. Wonderful animation! Too bad the movie didn't live up to the first few moments.
Scott
· 1 year ago
Great opening to the movie. Wonderful animation! Too bad the movie didn't live up to the first few moments.
Rodrigo
· 1 year ago
Geez, why are you old crows ragging on the feature? I thought it was a leap forward in terms of showing how organic and artful CG movies can be. You sound like religious zealots preaching your 2D dogma.
Rodrigo
· 1 year ago
Geez, why are you old crows ragging on the feature? I thought it was a leap forward in terms of showing how organic and artful CG movies can be. You sound like religious zealots preaching your 2D dogma.
Isaac Mac
· 1 year ago
It looks gorgeous in 720p but for some reason the audio lags for me.
Isaac Mac
· 1 year ago
It looks gorgeous in 720p but for some reason the audio lags for me.
Art of the Title
· 1 year ago
The data rate for the HD files is very high and requires a powerful processor to decode. That might be why you're experiencing delays.
Art of the Title
· 1 year ago
The data rate for the HD files is very high and requires a powerful processor to decode. That might be why you're experiencing delays.
Owen
· 1 year ago
I don't have anything against 3D per se. I just think that the style of the 2D is much more interesting and creative than the 3D feature that follows it. 3D in general tends to be boringly naturalistic, whereas the title sequences here are way more surreal.
I just think it's disappointing that 2D animation is relegated to credit sequences. 2d and 3d animation are fundamentally different mediums, and it's too bad that a few flops caused producers to think that their cartoons have to be 3d in order to sell. So, no one makes 2d features and the form dies out.
If a studio were around that was regularly producing 2d features, I don't think I'd complain about this particular example. But instead the pickin's are slim.
Owen
· 1 year ago
I don't have anything against 3D per se. I just think that the style of the 2D is much more interesting and creative than the 3D feature that follows it. 3D in general tends to be boringly naturalistic, whereas the title sequences here are way more surreal.
I just think it's disappointing that 2D animation is relegated to credit sequences. 2d and 3d animation are fundamentally different mediums, and it's too bad that a few flops caused producers to think that their cartoons have to be 3d in order to sell. So, no one makes 2d features and the form dies out.
If a studio were around that was regularly producing 2d features, I don't think I'd complain about this particular example. But instead the pickin's are slim.
tomk
· 1 year ago
the clips bring tears to my eyes. I love it.
tomk
· 1 year ago
the clips bring tears to my eyes. I love it.
GHOST!
· 1 year ago
I may be young, but it definitely brings some inspiration. I love some visual homages (possibly?) of Ninja Scroll and Ryu from Street Fighter.
GHOST!
· 1 year ago
I may be young, but it definitely brings some inspiration. I love some visual homages (possibly?) of Ninja Scroll and Ryu from Street Fighter.
MarksVFX
· 1 year ago
@Owen
It would be interesting if a new Pixar of 2d animation popped up. I know Disney re-opened it's interest in 2D but I don't think they are taking the right approach with creating prequels or sequels to older franchises that don't appeal to a newer generation. I thought they were going in a great direction when they introduced lilo and stitch in 2002 but was disappointed to hear shortly after they wanted to explore 3d over 2d.
One thing that I've always liked about 3d though is the little additions to environments that makes a scene come to life. Blades of grass moving, specs in the lighting, trees swaying. I do know what you mean about oringly naturalistic. Sometimes it takes a lot for me to fall into the universe Im being shown.
MarksVFX
· 1 year ago
@Owen
It would be interesting if a new Pixar of 2d animation popped up. I know Disney re-opened it's interest in 2D but I don't think they are taking the right approach with creating prequels or sequels to older franchises that don't appeal to a newer generation. I thought they were going in a great direction when they introduced lilo and stitch in 2002 but was disappointed to hear shortly after they wanted to explore 3d over 2d.
One thing that I've always liked about 3d though is the little additions to environments that makes a scene come to life. Blades of grass moving, specs in the lighting, trees swaying. I do know what you mean about oringly naturalistic. Sometimes it takes a lot for me to fall into the universe Im being shown.
brisbane printers
· 1 year ago
Beautiful, just beautiful work! And ofcourse the movie lived upto it!
brisbane printers
· 1 year ago
Beautiful, just beautiful work! And ofcourse the movie lived upto it!
Dr. D!
· 1 year ago
I'm an artist & a professional musician & in my humble opinion, the movie was better than I'd previously assumed. I have no complaints about it, visually or sonically. I was surprised by the Dream Sequence though, I've always wanted to see that type of animation,(fluid & on the verge of 3d), for many years. I got the concept back when I was watching Samurai Jack fighting the Anubis warriors. I was never a Jack Black fan but I really liked his performance in KFP... well, I... uh...either liked his performance or the performance the voice-over coach got out of him, either way, it was great.
Dr. D!
· 1 year ago
I'm an artist & a professional musician & in my humble opinion, the movie was better than I'd previously assumed. I have no complaints about it, visually or sonically. I was surprised by the Dream Sequence though, I've always wanted to see that type of animation,(fluid & on the verge of 3d), for many years. I got the concept back when I was watching Samurai Jack fighting the Anubis warriors. I was never a Jack Black fan but I really liked his performance in KFP... well, I... uh...either liked his performance or the performance the voice-over coach got out of him, either way, it was great.
IAMFeAR
· 1 year ago
Kung Fu Panda is my favorite movie of 2008 by a huge margin, nothing comes even close. I loved every second of it! That opening sequence was, well, AWESOME! I hope to see an entire movie done in that style someday. Incredible work that deserves more exposure by itself.
It's kinda like the opening sequence in Hellboy: The Golden Army, where the origin of the Golden Army is told via puppets, seeing a whole feature made with those puppets would be great!
IAMFeAR
· 1 year ago
Kung Fu Panda is my favorite movie of 2008 by a huge margin, nothing comes even close. I loved every second of it! That opening sequence was, well, AWESOME! I hope to see an entire movie done in that style someday. Incredible work that deserves more exposure by itself.
It's kinda like the opening sequence in Hellboy: The Golden Army, where the origin of the Golden Army is told via puppets, seeing a whole feature made with those puppets would be great!
JRH
· 1 year ago
To the badmouth at the top: Dis-agreed. These two sequences were indeed the highest level of awesomeness. But that does not mean the rest of the film was not also awesome. The CG was awesome, but its awesomeness was nowhere near the purity of these two's pure awesomeness. I just wish there were many hours more! Awesome.
JRH
· 1 year ago
To the badmouth at the top: Dis-agreed. These two sequences were indeed the highest level of awesomeness. But that does not mean the rest of the film was not also awesome. The CG was awesome, but its awesomeness was nowhere near the purity of these two's pure awesomeness. I just wish there were many hours more! Awesome.
MoPo
· 1 year ago
The films really inspiring visually, as i want to work in animation also,the style is great 2D and 3D. Also can i make a correction, the production designer is "Raymond Zibach" not "Ramone Zibach"
MoPo
· 1 year ago
The films really inspiring visually, as i want to work in animation also,the style is great 2D and 3D. Also can i make a correction, the production designer is "Raymond Zibach" not "Ramone Zibach"
homemade
· 1 year ago
Just saw the movie yesterday for the first time. Disagree with the 3D negativity. As much as the 2D opener was gorgeous, I was also blown away by the 3D - maybe not as rich as Pixar, but some of the animation sequences were amongst the most inventive I've seen to date.
homemade
· 1 year ago
Just saw the movie yesterday for the first time. Disagree with the 3D negativity. As much as the 2D opener was gorgeous, I was also blown away by the 3D - maybe not as rich as Pixar, but some of the animation sequences were amongst the most inventive I've seen to date.
Mark
· 11 months ago
@IAMFeAR - Yep, me too, re: Hellboy II's puppet sequence.
I guess a lot of the 3D negativity can be blamed on the over-saturation in this genre of animation; there's a glut of kid-targeted 3D adventures being churned out lately.
But I also agree that highly-stylised 2D animation looks fantastic, and could easily carry an entire feature.
Mark
· 11 months ago
@IAMFeAR - Yep, me too, re: Hellboy II's puppet sequence.
I guess a lot of the 3D negativity can be blamed on the over-saturation in this genre of animation; there's a glut of kid-targeted 3D adventures being churned out lately.
But I also agree that highly-stylised 2D animation looks fantastic, and could easily carry an entire feature.
jayakumar
· 10 months ago
i love KUNG FU PANDA great work.
jayakumar
· 10 months ago
i love KUNG FU PANDA great work.
Eden Pernia
· 10 months ago
Es de las secuencias que mas me gustan de la pelicula, me parece una obra de arte, ahora que la mayorias de las peliculas animadas se hacen en 3d esta secuencia muestra como el 2d tambien tiene mucho por explorarse, con manos talentosas q lo llevan mas lejos, a mi me parece genial como se ha emulado parcialmente algunos rasgos caracteristicos del anime para este opening, como el ahorro de muchos cuadros para demostrar una misma accion y sin perder una gota de expresividad, los backgrounds an sido enriquecidos por las texturas y el character designer muy bueno esta es mi opinion
Eden Pernia
· 10 months ago
Es de las secuencias que mas me gustan de la pelicula, me parece una obra de arte, ahora que la mayorias de las peliculas animadas se hacen en 3d esta secuencia muestra como el 2d tambien tiene mucho por explorarse, con manos talentosas q lo llevan mas lejos, a mi me parece genial como se ha emulado parcialmente algunos rasgos caracteristicos del anime para este opening, como el ahorro de muchos cuadros para demostrar una misma accion y sin perder una gota de expresividad, los backgrounds an sido enriquecidos por las texturas y el character designer muy bueno esta es mi opinion
Mark
· 10 months ago
@Eden - Sorry, mate, but I think most sites prefer Internet English so we know what you're saying.
Rough translation:
"Is the sequence I like most about the movie, I think a work of art, now that most films are made in 3d animated sequence shows how the 2d also has much to be explored, with talented hands take over q rioja far, I find great as has been partially emulated some characteristic features of the anime for this opening, saving as many pictures to show the same action without losing a drop of expressiveness, the backgrounds an been enriched by the textures and character designer very good this is my opinion"
Mark
· 10 months ago
@Eden - Sorry, mate, but I think most sites prefer Internet English so we know what you're saying.
Rough translation:
"Is the sequence I like most about the movie, I think a work of art, now that most films are made in 3d animated sequence shows how the 2d also has much to be explored, with talented hands take over q rioja far, I find great as has been partially emulated some characteristic features of the anime for this opening, saving as many pictures to show the same action without losing a drop of expressiveness, the backgrounds an been enriched by the textures and character designer very good this is my opinion"
Dirk
· 7 months ago
Totally stunning.
KFP showed that Dreamworks was finally on par with Pixar.
Dirk
· 7 months ago
Totally stunning.
KFP showed that Dreamworks was finally on par with Pixar.
All Comments
This could have been solved with any visual cue that showed how long a slide had left on screen, or with a traditional scroll.
This could have been solved with any visual cue that showed how long a slide had left on screen, or with a traditional scroll.
I respect both styles and love it when I see 2D and 3D interact and merge.
Great work. Can't wait for the sequel or the television series.
I respect both styles and love it when I see 2D and 3D interact and merge.
Great work. Can't wait for the sequel or the television series.
I myself really enjoyed this film in it's entirety. The style of the opener and credits reminded me of the contrast in colors you see in the 300 ending credits and more recently the Mummy Credits. Lots of rich warm colors torn apart by rich blacks. These pieces though far surpassed the 300 ending credit logos. There is a great attention to detail. I love the hand drawn look for each character, the clear ink splatters from calligraphy brushes, and transition from scene to scene.
I myself really enjoyed this film in it's entirety. The style of the opener and credits reminded me of the contrast in colors you see in the 300 ending credits and more recently the Mummy Credits. Lots of rich warm colors torn apart by rich blacks. These pieces though far surpassed the 300 ending credit logos. There is a great attention to detail. I love the hand drawn look for each character, the clear ink splatters from calligraphy brushes, and transition from scene to scene.
I just think it's disappointing that 2D animation is relegated to credit sequences. 2d and 3d animation are fundamentally different mediums, and it's too bad that a few flops caused producers to think that their cartoons have to be 3d in order to sell. So, no one makes 2d features and the form dies out.
If a studio were around that was regularly producing 2d features, I don't think I'd complain about this particular example. But instead the pickin's are slim.
I just think it's disappointing that 2D animation is relegated to credit sequences. 2d and 3d animation are fundamentally different mediums, and it's too bad that a few flops caused producers to think that their cartoons have to be 3d in order to sell. So, no one makes 2d features and the form dies out.
If a studio were around that was regularly producing 2d features, I don't think I'd complain about this particular example. But instead the pickin's are slim.
It would be interesting if a new Pixar of 2d animation popped up. I know Disney re-opened it's interest in 2D but I don't think they are taking the right approach with creating prequels or sequels to older franchises that don't appeal to a newer generation. I thought they were going in a great direction when they introduced lilo and stitch in 2002 but was disappointed to hear shortly after they wanted to explore 3d over 2d.
One thing that I've always liked about 3d though is the little additions to environments that makes a scene come to life. Blades of grass moving, specs in the lighting, trees swaying. I do know what you mean about oringly naturalistic. Sometimes it takes a lot for me to fall into the universe Im being shown.
It would be interesting if a new Pixar of 2d animation popped up. I know Disney re-opened it's interest in 2D but I don't think they are taking the right approach with creating prequels or sequels to older franchises that don't appeal to a newer generation. I thought they were going in a great direction when they introduced lilo and stitch in 2002 but was disappointed to hear shortly after they wanted to explore 3d over 2d.
One thing that I've always liked about 3d though is the little additions to environments that makes a scene come to life. Blades of grass moving, specs in the lighting, trees swaying. I do know what you mean about oringly naturalistic. Sometimes it takes a lot for me to fall into the universe Im being shown.
I was never a Jack Black fan but I really liked his performance in KFP... well, I... uh...either liked his performance or the performance the voice-over coach got out of him, either way, it was great.
I was never a Jack Black fan but I really liked his performance in KFP... well, I... uh...either liked his performance or the performance the voice-over coach got out of him, either way, it was great.
That opening sequence was, well, AWESOME! I hope to see an entire movie done in that style someday. Incredible work that deserves more exposure by itself.
It's kinda like the opening sequence in Hellboy: The Golden Army, where the origin of the Golden Army is told via puppets, seeing a whole feature made with those puppets would be great!
That opening sequence was, well, AWESOME! I hope to see an entire movie done in that style someday. Incredible work that deserves more exposure by itself.
It's kinda like the opening sequence in Hellboy: The Golden Army, where the origin of the Golden Army is told via puppets, seeing a whole feature made with those puppets would be great!
I guess a lot of the 3D negativity can be blamed on the over-saturation in this genre of animation; there's a glut of kid-targeted 3D adventures being churned out lately.
But I also agree that highly-stylised 2D animation looks fantastic, and could easily carry an entire feature.
I guess a lot of the 3D negativity can be blamed on the over-saturation in this genre of animation; there's a glut of kid-targeted 3D adventures being churned out lately.
But I also agree that highly-stylised 2D animation looks fantastic, and could easily carry an entire feature.
Rough translation:
"Is the sequence I like most about the movie, I think a work of art, now that most films are made in 3d animated sequence shows how the 2d also has much to be explored, with talented hands take over q rioja far, I find great as has been partially emulated some characteristic features of the anime for this opening, saving as many pictures to show the same action without losing a drop of expressiveness, the backgrounds an been enriched by the textures and character designer very good this is my opinion"
Rough translation:
"Is the sequence I like most about the movie, I think a work of art, now that most films are made in 3d animated sequence shows how the 2d also has much to be explored, with talented hands take over q rioja far, I find great as has been partially emulated some characteristic features of the anime for this opening, saving as many pictures to show the same action without losing a drop of expressiveness, the backgrounds an been enriched by the textures and character designer very good this is my opinion"
KFP showed that Dreamworks was finally on par with Pixar.
KFP showed that Dreamworks was finally on par with Pixar.