How Netflix’s ’Klaus’ Made 2D Animation Look 3D | Movies Insider

“Klaus,” Netflix’s first animated film, is an origin story of Santa Claus. Because the Oscar-nominated movie appeals to nostalgia, director Sergio Pablos and his team at The SPA Studios in Madrid decided to make the film in 2D. But they also wanted to advance the look, so they developed new technology that adds details like lighting and texture to the characters that make them appear 3D. We spoke with Pablos to find out how they made the innovative film, which earned an Academy Award nomination for best Animated Feature and seven Annie Awards. “Klaus” stars Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, Norm MacDonald, and Joan Cusack. MORE MOVIES INSIDER: How “His Dark Materials“ Used Puppets And CGI To Create Realistic Animals | Movies Insider What The 2020 Oscar Nominees Looked Like Behind The Scenes | Movies Insider How ’1917’ Was Filmed To Look Like One Shot | Movies Insider