“The Future is Wild” by Nicholls

  • ©Steve Nicholls

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    11

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    The Future is Wild

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    2:52

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  • 422 Ltd.

Description:


    “The Future is Wild” is a 13 part series for Animal Planet USA. The 422 Ltd. team of 30 animators, compositors, designers, and producers worked with John AdamsTelevision to bring the series to life over an 18-month production schedule. The70 minutes of 3D graphics incorporate 47 unique and highly diverse CG animals in real environments. Each animal was based on highly informed speculation by experts. The greatest challenge was creating believable animals within a tight schedule. 422 Ltd. achieved this through exacting artwork and pre-visualisation.“The Future is Wild” achieved the highest ratings ever for Animal Planet.

Additional Contributors:


    Animation Director: Peter Bailey
    Post Production Supervisor: Mike Shirra
    Senior Designer: Kate Finding

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