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Big Screen Effects: The Magic Behind Coco

Coco - Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios

Coco was possibly my favorite film of 2017, and that is saying a lot because I saw a lot of movies! It’s visually stunning and gorgeously animated and tells a compelling story of a boy named Miguel who visits the world of the dead. Coco won Best Edited Animated at the American Cinema Editors’ Eddie Awards, and won Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature. Coco; Hèctor the VES Awards.
Coco has been nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song by the 2018 Academy Awards.

Coco is directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, and was made by Pixar. See the full credits at IMDB.

Official Coco Trailer

If you haven’t seen the film, at least make sure you see the trailer!

Frank Abney “Coco” Animation Progression

Frank shows some layout and blocking for the film.

‘Coco’ Behind The Animation

Interviews Disney Pixar’s Coco, Lee Unkrich and Darla K. Anderson

Lee Unkrich, Darla K. Anderson (‘Coco’) chat emotional, gorgeous Day of the Dead animated film

“Crafting Coco” Featurette – Disney/Pixar’s Coco

Not really about the animation but a bit behind the story and the inspiration for the art, story, and characters.

Modeling Sheets and Art of Coco

Modeling Sheets

The Art of Coco by Shelly Wan at IA Mag

More Articles

Lots of interesting stuff here with sketches and interviews with the artists involved.

Awards

Coco won Best Edited Animated at the American Cinema Editors’ Eddie Awards, and won Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature. Coco; Hèctor the VES Awards. Coco also won Best Animated Feature, and garnered top honors over 11 categories at the 45th Annie Awards. Coco has also been nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song by the 2018 Academy Awards.

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