I'm an artist myself, and I often prefer 2D animation. But some of my favorite films use 3D animation beautifully. It's just that most modern 3D animation just looks like Toy Story. Not everything needs to be as inventive as Spiderverse (which I love) to nail the look. Luca is a good example of a unique 3D look that doesn't reinvent the wheel. The aspects I'm focusing on are art design (character, background, color, lighting), the animation and effects style, and how these elements come together to support the story. What are your favorite 3D animated movie aesthetics?

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[–] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I don't know anything about that technicals, but I liked the look/vibe of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. It had a bit of a claymation feel to me.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Nimona, Wild Robot, Puss in Boots The Last Wish, TMNT Mutant Mayhem, The Mitchells vs the Machines, The Bad Guys, Flow, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, Rango

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 months ago (4 children)

    I haven't seen it yet but it's on my list! Isn't it hand-drawn though?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (3 children)

    Its a well executed blend of 3d and 2d - one of the best I've seen.

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    probably up followed by wally, but I, just like you. prefer 2d.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Triplets of Belleville was a mix of 3D generated and 2D hand art.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

    Haven't watched much animation in recent years but some good 3D examples I love:

    "Le Tableau" (2011) - mix of 2D ( some backgrounds) and 3D (characters)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5NNf1lrj2c

    "Flow" (2024) also gorgeous

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82WW9dVbglI

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    Surprised nobody has mentioned Promare. Also Sketch 2024, Tintin 2011, and what the hell, Dog Man 2025.

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