The Art Director of "Shaun the Sheep" Speaks on the Behind-the-Scenes of Set Design
Art director Matt Perry reveals the meticulous craftsmanship and creative intentions behind the sets of the new Shaun the Sheep film.Summary
Aardman Animations' stop-motion series "Shaun the Sheep" is filmed by hand-making puppets and sets and moving them frame by frame, giving it a warmth that CG cannot replicate. For the latest film, "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom"—made to mark Aardman's 50th anniversary—30 animators used 47 sets to shoot 1,261 shots. Art director Matt Perry explains that the Farmer's brick house embodies a "grandmacore" style with inherited furniture, photos of long-dead relatives, and old wallpaper, reflecting the timeless, left-behind life of the Farmer and paying homage to British color sitcoms. To create the sense of age, the team distressed wood with wire brushes and burners, sanded wallpaper, and rubbed special powder into corners. Perry also highlights the new ship set, which includes playful nods to past Aardman works such as "The Pirates! Band of Misfits," including the captain's mug, custard cream biscuits, and a dashboard hula girl.
(Source：ELLE)