LAIKA Archives: Building the Worlds of ParaNorman and Boxtrolls with Keith McQueen

Revisit the intricate, handmade props of classic LAIKA stop-motion animated features, ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls, with Keith McQueen, the Head of LAIKA’s Model Shop. From the furniture and vending machine of ParaNorman to the steampunk period pieces of The Boxtrolls, Keith guides you through design decisions and technical processes that turn two-dimensional concepts into three-dimensional objects and create a world of stunning imagination.
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At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.

[@evrenviggiano2969]

i would genuinely watch an hour long version of each of these videos and probably still feel like they're too short

[@nekokna]

I am really grateful for internet and the chance to see these tiny works of art like you showcase here,thank you so much!!!its incredible 🤯

[@therockneedsanussy9569]

Dude you guys need to be more appreciated, yalls works are amazing, and seeing the history and background of the movies you guys made is honestly awesome, the amount of detail you guys put in is unbelievable

[@Terri_MacKay]

These aren't just models and props...each and every piece is a little work of art. I love seeing the objects from your archives. ❤️

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[@ghoulonfrightube]

I know being a stop motion animator is not very common these days but man ever since watching all of Laika’s films…. I can’t help wanting to someday be one. Thank you Laika for all of your hard work, love and dedication you put into your art!!

[@Animagic_Style_2016]

This has got to be one of my favorite video series on KZbin. Can't wait for more!!!

[@jennifersanchez2581]

Move side it’s The Boxtrolls birthday and I’m here to watch it HAHAHAHA

[@mjhtv5397]

Im glad it's starting to change with newer animated films, but one of my gripes with lots of mainstream animation before is when the characters are in a completely different style from the backgrounds. Most of the time the backgrounds are realistic while the characters look cartoony. I like that with these films there's a nice balance where the backgrounds are just as jagged and abstract as the characters.

[@Agpicklefeet]

This makes me so happy I don't know how to explain it.

[@DreamsOfFire]

I could spend hours watching y'all put together a single prop! It's so cool to see all these beautiful tiny works of art!

[@StopMotionbyNicholas]

Wow! I always noticed some similarities between Paranorman and The Boxtrolls, specifically the props. But now that I know the differences, Paranorman lines aren't supposed to be straight or parallel and Boxtrolls is supposed to look worn out and used. I can easily tell the difference between the two! Amazing Episode 🙌❤

[@JPandBeyond]

So cool! I love that the props actually "work".

[@lashawndabug5245]

Yay laika posted

[@jacobhanley7839]

I would love to see a podcast by Laika about their past projects and from every part of the production team

[@eveking6289]

The attention to detail is amazing!

[@PogieJoe]

I absolutely love all these new behind the scenes! They're so fascinating.

[@silvanavivas9728]

my admiration for all the creators at LAIKA Studios is endless...I would watch the making of for hours and hours...(in fact, I already have! I'm glad there are more videos to enjoy. Thank you!)

[@nas0518]

Laika, I dare you to make a stop-motion TV series. That would be awesome.

[@mjhtv5397]

They technically have back when they were called Will Vinton Studios. It was called The Pjs back in the 90s

[@c3ru1ean41]

As a kid, I always enjoyed Paranorman more than Coraline, which was definitely unusual at least with my friends, and I still like it more to this day. The point of this, is that I never really understood why or what about it, I could only say I liked how it “looked.” This video finally made me realize that it’s the contorted art design, there’s something about it that makes the entire movie for me. It just bleeds character.

[@adriancedar1478]

I never noticed the anti-parallelism in these movies but it's very neat

[@NinjaKnightAnimator]

Guys let’s give those people more subscribers they deserve this

[@badrEddine_berraida]

Very nice 👍

[@joelrodriguezorth305]

I find all of your work extremely breathtaking. I think everything you do is amazing

[@SofiaCM2608]

I'm glad this is becoming a whole serie

[@LebedevIV]

I admire! How much imagination, what elaboration and detailing of every little thing.👍

[@kobemarion1137]

I pray their archives don't go up in smoke like Aardman's did back then...🥺😞

[@expresslysoy8573]

i love these

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

I absolutely love these videos. I could watch hours upon hours of videos like this.

[@linzertube]

Such fun seeing the tiny props, each so beautifully made. The drawings, as well, are awesome!👏🤩

[@saiartzz]

I love seeing all the small stuff super cute and mind blowing how they are made by hands !!!

[@ginaalonso4301]

He visto todas sus películas son todo un arte y bellas con historias hermosas . Yo vivo en México y aquí no hay juguetes oque pueda comprar . Me encanta y esperó con ansias la próxima película

[@mstrauss12]

Great insights from an amazing talent!

[@mariaasuncionbadilloperez492]

I Love allí tour movies, every single detail, My whole life for a day Woking for you all for free.

[@striggstrix]

I love this so much sometimes i wish my hands didnt shake so i could join lol 😆

[@Ombie_Art]

Watching those videos about all your work is amazing, it makes me want to learn to make props and all to work on Stop Motion projects

[@stanm2.0]

Another great episode from the team of dedicated geniuses at LAIKA.....WTG

[@danjones3009]

Now this is an interesting inspiring video.. Keep these coming please

[@Amaranthyne]

I am not a fan of the Laika films-not my aesthetic-but I saw a display of some of Laika’s properties at my local museum and it completely blew me away.

[@maedianee]

truly amazing, thankyou :)

[@helohalo3106]

Obsessed with these vids; please show more.

[@jujuoffbeat1585]

I still feel the same magic that I felt first watching the behind the scenes of Coraline way back 2010 💚

[@mrsfahrenheit]

this is super super interesting really love this ❤

[@kaiz.m1461]

YESSSS I was Waiting for this one

[@skarlok1]

Amazing props. Will Laika Studio publish a new collective artbook from all movies?

[@TryingToAnimate]

We need some continuations to these movies 😭

[@Laurabeck329]

Do you want modern Pixar? That's how you get modern Pixar. Seriously I'm so glad Laika doesn't treat their movies like franchizes but rather like individual works of art and when they finish one they move onto the next idea unlike the rest of AMerican movie industry that's stuck in endless cycle of reebots and sequels.

[@TryingToAnimate]

@@Laurabeck329 Honestly, I just want Coraline 2, because the key was never actually destroyed 😭💀

[@Laurabeck329]

@@TryingToAnimate That's the point. The book was open endedbecause Coraline isn't the last one. This is a story that never stops and it's always the same. That's the point, we don't need another one.

[@minhlekhoa7184]

My dream Job

[@TryingToAnimate]

*Wow*

[@jillianmcqueen5954]

Guys I know that guy

[@elineeugenie5224]

All handmade, no 3d printers 😜

[@returndates7166]

OMG MORE ARCHIVE EPISODES (⁠☆⁠▽⁠☆⁠)✨

[@VictorUgrim]

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[@captaincrowfish6042]

All the edges are not straight, just like me

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