Ellen Besen brings in former Disney animation artist, Charlie Bonifacio, former Pixar animation artist, Stephen Barnes and Nelvana animation artist/director, Matt Ferguson for one last kick at the can. This final look at animation and reality focuses on character and context.

Ellen Besen is on the lookout for good examples of emotionally real performance and finds it where you’d least expect it…

In Part 4 of this series, Ellen Besen looks beyond animation technique to explore the other elements that go into creating real performance. Joining her in this discussion are former Disney animator, Charlie Bonifacio and Nelvana animator/director, Matt Ferguson.

In Part 3 of this series, Ellen Besen discusses the impact of new technology on performance and the future roles of technology, new and old, with former Disney animation artist Charlie Bonifacio and former Pixar animation artist Stephen Barnes.

In Part 2 of this series, Ellen Besen sits down with former Disney animation artist Charlie Bonifacio to consider the changing role of 2D in a CG-dominated world.

In Part 1 of this series, Ellen Besen sits down with maverick CG director Chris Landreth, creator of Bingo and the new, breakthrough film Ryan, to discuss the current state of CG human characters and realism.