In its second week of screenings in U.S. cinemas, “Paddington in Peru” has amassed a global box office total of $125 million. Framestore, a leading visual effects company, has revealed the secrets behind creating the completely computer-generated bear and many of his surroundings that you see on screen.
In a special VFX reveal shared with EbMaster, the company detailed the meticulous process behind bringing both Paddington Bear and the diverse animal cast, as well as the stunning Peruvian backdrops (largely filmed in a UK studio) and the tumultuous riverboat scene (also filmed in the UK), to life. The video highlights Ben Whishaw, the voice actor for Paddington, recording lines and conveying emotional expressions in the studio for VFX purposes, while other team members like animation supervisor Pablo Grillo took on the role of Paddington on set, allowing for CGI additions later. Additionally, scenes from real-life Machu Picchu were captured.
Additionally, Framestore shares some interesting trivia about the creation of “Paddington in Peru.” This production was handled by StudioCanal and distributed in the United States by Sony Pictures.
- In the film, Paddington’s fur was multiplied by 4 times as much as on the “Paddington 2” to make sure the design translated into 4k resolution.
- Everything Paddington touches is CG, so the VFX team had to build digital versions of any prop he interacts with.
- The llamas in the film were all CG. In order to create them, the team first had to visit a llama sanctuary to “cast” their hero llama (a “fine specimen” named Diesel).
- Paddington’s duffle coat was recreated, to achieve greater movement, drape, and texture, using a new cloth solver called Carbon. For reference, they used stand-ins wearing the coat to see how it would move, react and interact.
- For Paddington’s roar, they needed to create specific facial shapes and pay closer attention to the inside of his mouth. On set, leaf blowers generated “wind” to interact with the roar, to make it more realistic.
- Machu Picchu was not closed off for filming, so the original background plates contain other visitors and tourists that had to be removed using digital matte painting.
- The rig for the riverboat was suspended 10-12 feet from the ground, in order to be able to simulate the movement on the rough water.
- Capturing the background plates for the riverboat scene required a 5 camera array, all shooting in 4k.
The duration it took to fully render “Paddington in Peru” was simply astonishing, totaling approximately 88,884,749 hours – equivalent to about 10,146 years! This lengthy process unfolded across Framestore’s studios located in London, Montreal, and Mumbai.
See Framestore’s VFX breakdown video below
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2025-02-24 19:47