Bringing a classic comic strip to life in an extra dimension is no simple task, but it was precisely the challenge required when creating The Garfield Movie. The vast cast of animal characters for the latest cinematic adaptation of Jim Davis’ treasured lasagna-loving feline required an animation studio that was up to the task. Up stepped DNEG Animation.
Led by director Mark Dindal, DNEG overcome unique challenges en route to wrapping up the May release. We caught up with Stephan Osterburg, DNEG Animation’s head of rigging, to find out how the Ziva toolset helped to translate household names into 3D animation.
