Stop-motion animation goes high tech at Laika

[@btchimmadara6950]

these guys deserve more money than the kardashians

[@ArsyadKamili]

Always want to ask this, what's a kardashian?

[@10kevinle]

Because they actually have some talent.

[@emperor68188]

They are a family that became famous because of some trashy reality TV show, Kanye West is married to one of them.

[@randomfunvideos8783]

Agreed

[@lexyshannon9428]

YES TRUE

[@dimasnaufalpratama4812]

Finally, a great content from the verge. More like that please

[@weeb3856]

A great content. I agree.

[@jeprillindain3150]

+Win Doe I a agree

[@alvin_row]

+Papa Apple I a a agree

[@bobBob-oz5zc]

+Alonso Mancini i a a a agree

[@carsonmccallum4810]

thought the same thing

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

How does Laika make stop motion move so smoothly? Stop motions tell tale sign are the jittery imperfect animation. My sister, and half the theater thought it was completely CGI until the small mid credits behind the scenes video that showed the team working on the skeleton. A lot of people gasped at that.

[@ViridianForests]

They probably go a bit slower than the other movies, have better equipment (so that the puppets don't move if someone accidentally bumps them a wee bit too much) and have a *lot* more faces to exchange. There is some cgi involved of course, but if you remember the skeletton at the end, it seems like some of their puppets (when there aren't any subtle changes in expression) can be moved by a computer and filmed like that. So it would end up being pretty smooth. Like the guy in the video said though, they pretty much have to reinvent the wheel every time they change studios. Stop motion animation isn't very widespread in popularity and you're probably thinking about some old movies that either didn't have the budget, the time or the ressources to iron out the little jarring bits. Yeah, it was awesome to see the skeleton move. I knew it was stop motion from the start, but I was still awed every second of the film to see how well it had been done!

[@ViridianForests]

DestinationMan Ooh cool. That would certainly help as well XD

[@AxelKimikoko]

Have you not seen Corpse Bride? That is a full puppet animation as well! XD

[@AkOsIrAnUto9980]

With the technology we have, they can smooth it out to make it less susceptible that it is stop motion... which is quite awesome by the way.

[@MuhammadKeita94]

holy moly I thought stop motion was dead! definitely have to see this movie

[@bombappetit]

Aardman Animations of Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun, Timmy are still at it.

[@bombappetit]

Aardman Animations of Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun, Timmy are still at it.

[@LeoBrickFilms]

Take a look at the LEGO stop motion community (which I am part of), then you'll see it's definitely not dead!

[@LeoBrickFilms]

+LegoNinjaFan studios Aaaaaaaand there's one!

[@raquellogan2825]

#stop motion lives on >:3

[@anasnejmi6961]

Laika deserves all the support it can get. Please support the studio by going and seeing the movie. So far all they've delivered is fantastic, and Kubo is their best to date.

[@rejoyy]

No dislikes so far too. Laika deserves all the likes and love it gets

[@rejoyy]

A measly 3 dislikes is practically nothing on this channel

[@galaxyofneon._.5352]

+Rejoy Panakkal 30 now

[@rejoyy]

30 dislikes compared to the 100 times more likes is still nothing

[@mrpineapple2938]

u did this u destroyed perfection

[@christianraddclife6852]

What?!? I thought kubo was a cgi animation movie!!! Wow that's crazy

[@umuahjokuamadi-obi7452]

Same

[@leoallan2225]

Yeah,I like how they for the most part keep the films good old stop motion.Cgi is pretty cool too though.

[@JonMow]

you must be young

[@christianraddclife6852]

+Duc Tran No the movie looks like a cgi film I don't know know what me being a child has to do with any of it.

[@JonMow]

Christian Raddclife tsk kid nowadays ! ever watch chicken run,wallace and gromit ...hell even shaun the sheep (one of the most modern stop motion pictures) ?if you cant tell the differences you have in one of those shity supper heroes movies and those stop motion pictures then you are indeed a fking kid.anyone who watch movies from the late 80s,through the 90s and to early 2000s can clearly see the differences. cgi are shits make by a software,stop motion made from hard works and hundred/thousand of hours.the flow of the movement,the realistic,the picture...when you watch character move you can feel they are alive.

[@AakashKalaria]

Loved every second of it. Thank you, both Laika and The Verge.

[@zimk99]

+Narno Wibowo stfu

[@Chris-kw7nx]

That is awesome! You gotta appreciate the creativity and hard work behind the process of stop motion.

[@rosegush533]

Does Laika make artbooks? I think they would be amazing. Would look to see photos of the earlier character designs and more in-depth photos of the props used in this film.

[@rosegush533]

Zachary Goddard Thank you!

[@always2day]

The artbook for Paranorman is a million times better than the one for Kubo. I got the two and I regret getting the Kubo Arbook, it mainly contains digital art unlike Paranorman where it has more concept arts, actual puppets and sets.

[@tokagero66]

justtoday x

[@masuriasudjana9732]

stop motion is magical!

[@talithajones8783]

Need to see more movies like 'Kubo' coming out. I honestly loved it so much! Best stop-motion animation film I've ever seen!

[@hanh7395]

This is purely amazing. I love the fact that these things are actual physical/practical/tangible objects that we could physically touch and see without it being on a computer screen. Would love to visit the studio/set.

[@charleslee8313]

Beautiful film. I wish more were watching it in the theaters.

[@TheDreamSyndicateArts]

And thus I've binged about an hour of Laika behind-the-scenes featurettes! KZbin, you truly are a magical place!

[@SynMusique]

Making and playing with puppets, getting artistic satisfaction and accolades and making money at the same time. These people have got there lives sorted. Wow what a talented bunch!

[@CemArsan]

Awesome mini documentary! Thanks Verge :)

[@AAO-Falcon]

So much awesome talent and hard work that isn't going to get enough recognition :( I so wish this would be more popular than Frozen

[@charl7376]

This movie is so underated. It deserved to do way better at the box office.

[@kdknitro]

As a mechanic i appreciate the work it takes to do all of this. Its always amazing to see these type movies play out and how things are made. Love the ocean wave and the mechanics behind the wave blanket.

[@Slaphappy1975]

I just finished watching Kubo on bluray. What an amazing movie. Then I came here to find more info on Laika. Damn, I had no I idea it was stop-motion puppetry! I just knew there was something amazing going on in what I was watching. Bravo!

[@NickCombs]

I can't say how awesome it is to see behind the scenes of this movie. Thank you!

[@juswolf22]

I try to support everything Laika does and it isn't hard because they put out quality films, but stop motion is a hard art form. Truly appreciate this and hope they never stop

[@stopfidgetting]

If you have to blink, do it now...

[@LilDaz26_]

Caudex ok *BLINK BLINK BLINK

[@emperor68188]

I just watched the movie, and actually did not even know that this was a stop-motion animation... well done, you guys kick ass.

[@asheshshrestha]

a salute to Laika team. TIL a new side of movie making process and I am just speechless. great job verge for bringing new videos.

[@philglass295]

People, if you're thinking of watching Kubo in theaters, please do, watch it twice even. It's so good and Laika needs the support for work that is this amazing and challenging. Stay gold, Laika!

[@11donto]

Wow the sets really look like an animation film without editing, that's how far we have come

[@Armaturenine]

Kubo ranks up there among my favorite animations of all time. Not because of the technique and animation, albeit amazing; it was the story that captured my heart. No better ending to a film ever, as far as I'm concerned.

[@sunacchi9402]

I've always wanted to become an artist with clay figures in movies. After watching this I now have an idea of what kind of job it is. Thank you so much for uploading this! I hope my dream comes true!

[@dpie4859]

Amazing!! I love that they use real dolls and not only CGI

[@dailybrickco6133]

Laika is an incredible company. Keep making stop motion movies!

[@xaixmaster]

Thank you for crafting such a beautiful film Laika!

[@rlperez1989]

I finally saw kubo. It's absolutely beautiful . So good!

[@ballacaust]

This is wonderful! I'm so excited to see this movie and I hope Laika continues to raise the bar in animation.

[@cincoosaan]

Laika should open a museum!

[@carsonmccallum4810]

Incredible video. I'll read the Verge way more because of this. I've been dying for more behind the scene looks at Laika -- especially for Kubo.

[@ayojones]

saw the screening and i can confidently say it's one of the best animations i've seen in a while. definitely will be seeing it again.

[@Ladondorf]

What they did with the clothes is incredible.

[@emmayoung2089]

They're gonna have a hard time outdoing this one. Kubo was BEAUTIFUL

[@muhdihsan93]

just finish watching the movie,didnt realised it was stop motion,the animation is soo smooth

[@thomjoconnor]

It's time for a museum exhibit of their sets and characters!

[@Mephisto_Pheles666]

This is amazing!! I’m seeing Kubo and the two strings in a whole new way!

[@BourneFighting]

I want toys from this movie sooooo baaaaaad.

[@tackofall2399]

yes, yes, and just yes

[@jamlongsaiyot3323]

An epic stop motion work ever. Amazing!

[@TheHEROFamily]

Absolutely love stop motion. It's so beautiful.

[@dbsirius]

I have a new appreciation for stop-motion animation.

[@feethefae171]

I love creating stuff and making stopmotion! this is so gonna be a Job for me when i'm older!

[@jakewolf079]

absolutely LOVE this movie, sooo god damn GOOD

[@cyrus6560]

Looking forward for KUBO!

[@gcason2]

I didn't want to see this movie but now I do. Well done, all.

[@sidersproductions941]

These are the people living out their childhood dreams. So dope to have the privilege of doing something like this.

[@rizazaini286]

these guys are the real MVP. art at the highest

[@anime_in_motion5514]

these guys are the true GOAT and a huge inspiration for me

[@crow6148]

The movie was amazing! One of my favorites to be honest. I think it deservs a lot more praise than it got

[@MrRobinsteven]

wow, now i really want to see this movie. Good work Verge

[@RustemYeleussinov]

Amazing! Thank you The Verge!

[@nalinkumarsolanky8547]

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[@hellowaya]

Thanks the verge, i really can't wait to see this animation.. It hooked me first with the beatles song, then the japanese culture, and of course the complexity of stop animation.. The trailer looks awesome

[@ypgc00_80]

I just wanna see a full video of how all these beautiful things were made. I don't care if it's longer then two days I'll watch it!

[@FlipTheCatOfficial]

I was afraid they were going to say the studio was good but not as great as Apple for a second.

[@sharvananenden6487]

looooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[@ShanksYea]

that's brilliant we always take Animation movies for granted never really appreciate as they supposed to be. gonna search for more stop motion videos.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

It's nice to know that stop motion animation is still being done, even though it is augmented with some CGI. On that note, everyone who saw the original Star Wars knows about the "chess" game that R2 plays against Chewbacca and that it was all stop motion. But here's the interesting (and cool!) part: When episode VII was being planned, the guy who did the original chess game, Phil Tippet, was contacted to do the same thing for the chess game in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Why is this cool? Because, not only did they do it with stop motion instead of CGI, they also used the original guy (well, him and his team) and _even had their animation finish the "game" from the original movie!_ Very cool. JW3HH

[@97rhcpfan]

true artists, we need more companies/studios like Laika

[@shermagustave837]

Kubo was underappreciated. I really thought people would have loved it. It was special.

[@damnthatmashlookstasty]

This movie looks beautiful! Working there would be my dream job!

[@BackfallGenius]

the friend i watched the movie with would not believe me when I told him it was stop-motion. goes to show how crazy good Laika is at their craft.

[@JHEStudios]

you really believe someone moves these figures one frame at a time? they use Black Magic to make them animate themselves

[@CASAROME]

lol

[@jaysapphire5976]

One could only wish for it to be like that

[@ViridianForests]

Gravity falls reference? XD

[@marblemlul2472]

Jonathan Himmelfarb gravity falls reference?

[@tagone05]

A lot of work goes into production but the finishing product is so worth it.

[@BM.dallin]

I seriously think this is still one of the most underrated movies of all time

[@isaacandrewdixon]

I watched Boxtrolls on netflix just now. Really enjoyed it and now I want to see Kubo also.

[@mootroidXproductions]

My tiny animation channel isn't quite here yet, but I'm certain it will be. This is where I want to go. Laika, please hire me at your earliest convenience. I don't care if I have to fetch coffee for $0.25 an hour. I'll do it. Just let me watch these sorcerers work.

[@knackehaxanElite]

The guy at 8:30 has some sort of paint on his scalp to hide that he got thin hair. Embrace your baldness and cut it short. ;) /thin hair guy.

[@kevenzhao]

Excellent video!

[@aaron-kurz]

That movie is beautiful, not just visually, but also story-wise....

[@watashiwanoodle4103]

I'm so excited to see this movie!

[@scikick]

Thanks for reminding me why I had subscribed. More like these please.

[@JJStudiosOfficialChannel]

Wow, everything is very detailed!

[@Lia57770]

havent watch this movie but its going to be one of my fav movies of all time.

[@Iamgodsarmy]

I wish i could do the stuff they do and all of those puppets look so cool.

[@varghesejohn322]

Hope Laika releases their next movie in India. Will definitely watch..

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

Anyone else want Laika to publish an art book? Just to get a real in-depth look at each of their movies' visual styles, y'know.

[@jhvgdcggg56]

absolutely amazing and inspiring :D no matter what field u are, CGI ,traditional or this- Stopmotion ~

[@mimingmeows]

I hate it that when the film was released in the in theaters here in Philippines, it was only in few selected cinemas! Not even near our city.

[@insertoriginalusernamehere1536]

Miming Meows probably why I wasn't able to see any movie posters in cinemas of Kubo

[@perksofbeingme1531]

I'm sooo amazed, the hard work really paid off. Loved it👌🏽

[@MrSulastomo]

The movie seems fantastic!

[@Cutlerylover4life1]

could you imagine being the guy who had to move the props a few millimeters every few seconds for how ever many hours a day...that would be an awful job imo

[@sidersproductions941]

but the reward of the finished product and hopeful success is worth it. These guys are the most patient people you can find.

[@thegrivettes1911]

+Rachi Siders Also, don't they get a lot of money doing it?

[@sidersproductions941]

+Jacob Smith I would think so when you put in that type of effort and quality. You're getting paid for something you love and probably did as kids for free. Win win.

[@PixelElvesGaming]

I believe the estimate laika said was it took about a week or two for each animator to make 3 seconds of film. That is insane.

[@sidersproductions941]

+PixelElvesGaming for 3 seconds? I didn't think it was that long though. Wow.

[@DmitrijPaskevic]

More stuff like this guys, it's great!

[@hyper4831]

Laika: creates dramatic, awe inspiring films with amazing story and animation to match Aardman: silly stories with godly comedy and fun animated hijinks

[@KnightMD]

This is absolutely magical..... I hope they're turning in a shitton of money for all that hard work of art.

[@The_Leaf_Dragon]

oh my gosh this is amazing i wanna see this movie now stop motion is awesome

[@nsaech]

Those 67 dislikes are people who don’t believe this is stop motion... But amazing movie! I should see it!

[@BarcelonaDude6]

Let's go support this movie guys!!

[@Lumibear.]

It’s so weird how they made this, CGI designed parts, 3D printed, then hand constructed and painted, dressed, filmed foreground stop motion puppets, largely CGI backgrounds and weather effects. Final result: ya don’t quite know what you’re looking at, but it’s pretty amazing.

[@boingo7545]

amazingly beautiful and well thought out! the characters are so unique and i love that about stop motion animation.

[@michaelromanenko]

Sneak peak of the place, where magic happens!

[@rafe8pinkfluffy346]

Your studio so clean

[@zachanikwano]

I've been in love with you guys since Coraline

[@Saveara.]

Oooo mesmerising... hope so someday my work be like this

[@burmesebeef]

so much talent!

[@arannak3826]

they are crazy insane !