Paddington In Peru marks a significant advancement in animation, being the first film in the series shot in 4K. It showcases the character's believability, primarily through sophisticated eye animations and nuanced performances from voice actor Ben Whishaw. VFX Supervisor Sylvain Degrotte highlights the importance of realistic eye movement in bringing Paddington to life. The team at Framestore has continuously refined the character's design and animation techniques since the first film, focusing on subtle details that enrich the viewer's experience.
Paddington's eyes are the most important thing, as the eyeballs are not a perfect sphere shape, they give a realistic behaviour as they push the flesh around.
Ben Whishaw's facial expressions were of great value: Ben Whishaw has a headcam set, so we have close-ups of his facial expressions to use for reference.
Over time, from the first Paddington film to now, we've made considerable updates to Paddington's design and animation to enhance realism.
The nuanced details of Paddington's eye movements and interactions contribute significantly to his believability, making him feel like a real character.
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