Inspirations|VFX

So here I'm again with another script that involves some extraterestrial beings (or mutants). Clearly I must like them a lot. Before designing stage I thought of doing a research on some of the UFO/aliens movies.

Mars Needs Moms (2011) is a 3D animated movies that used motion capture technique. Made by ImageMovers Digital Studios (ImageMovers now) and released by Disney. I've watched this film recently, and although story wasn't that great, it had really good graphics. However motion capture and it's impact on final animation made me feel a bit uncomfortable - character expressions look unnatural (crossing uncanny valley).

Escape from Planet Earth (2013) Canadian 3D animated movie produced by Rainmaker Entertaiment. Again, not so great (basic story), but enjoyable. Had few good design ideas and was nicely animated.

Aliens vs Monsters (2009) 3D animated movie, produced by DreamWorks and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Probably my favourite from all three. Character designs are very cool, inspired by old alien B-movies, story interesting, animation smooth. Aliens vs Monsters was also nominated and won few animation awards.