The VFX Secrets of 'Paddington 2'

April 4, 2018, 09:11 AM

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Despite rapid advances in the field of special effects technology, crafting a CGI character that feels both naturalistic and engaging is still a challenge — just ask Star Wars’ infamous Jar Jar Binks or Justice League’s utterly forgettable villain Steppenwolf. But the recent Paddington 2, adored by audiences and critics alike for its imaginative whimsy and earnest emphasis on found families, succeeds in the feat of translating its titular character from a digital model into a genuinely bel...