Lucy Lost: When Traditional 2D Dresses Up 🎨
Xilam Animation's upcoming feature film promises to be that rare gem that combines pictorial art with traditional animation, proving that pixels aren't always necessary to create magic. Based on Morpurgo's work, this story about a mysterious girl in World War I could be the perfect excuse to grab the handkerchief... or at least pretend something got in your eye. 😢
In a world of hyperrealistic CGI, being traditional 2D is the true act of rebellion
Craftsmanship Technique with Digital Tools
Don't let the classic style fool you: behind every stroke, cutting-edge technology is working to create that unique atmosphere. The team is probably using:
- Toon Boom Harmony for the main animation
- TVPaint for those details that smell like oil and canvas
- Blender/After Effects to add depth to the backgrounds
The irony is that they need expensive software to achieve that handmade look that we love so much. ✨
A Work in Progress That Already Promises Emotions
Presenting an unfinished project at Annecy is like serving a half-baked cake... unless the dough is so good that everyone wants to try it anyway. And that seems to be the case here, with a creative team that includes:
- Olivier Clert (who probably dreams of brushes and keyframes)
- Joyse Colson (who knows that less is sometimes more)
- An army of animators (with tents in the studio since 2022)
While other studios compete to make the most visual noise, Lucy Lost bets on the power of silence and the gaze... although surely the only silence in their offices is at 3 AM. 🌙
So now you know: when you complain that your 2D animation isn't perfect, remember that these professionals need months for what you try in an afternoon... and probably with the same result of crying in front of the screen. 😂