An Adventure on Rails You Won't Want to Miss
The new trailer for Pets on a Train presents an explosive combination: the energy of modern French animation with the pace of the best action comedies. 🚂💨 The story follows Falcon, a raccoon with a short temper (and worse decisions), and Rex, a police dog who lives to follow the rules... until fate unites them on a train that no one can stop.
"If Speed had been animated by French people with a sense of humor, this would be the result"
The Hallmark of European Animation
Behind this project are:
- The directors of Terra Willy and The Jungle Bunch 🎬
- The studio Tat Productions (creators of Asterix)
- A visual style that mixes expressive cartoon with cinematic action
For expert eyes, the probable use of is noticeable:
- Organic modeling in Maya or Blender
- Rendering in Arnold/Redshift
- Stylized texturing
Technique in Service of Comedy
Elements that will catch the attention of professionals:
- Parametric scenario design for the train 🛠️
- Specialized rigging for anthropomorphic characters
- Dynamic lighting that changes with the action
Particularly interesting is how the train functions as an additional character, with its transformations and states that affect the visual narrative.
Why This Matters in the Industry
Beyond the fun, this movie represents:
- The growing influence of European cartoon
- New standards in animation for fast action
- Opportunities for mid-sized studios with their own style
And yes, as a good anthropomorphic animals film, it includes all the genre clichés... but executed with so much charisma that you'll surely forgive them. After all, who can resist a hacker cat with thick-rimmed glasses? 😼
Final reflection: If after watching the trailer you don't feel like animating a raccoon running on the roof of a train... maybe you should review your vocation.