Kung Fu Panda has some 2D animation credits that echoes the opening dream sequence animated in 2D by James Baxter. For the final credits I animated the Panda. Here is one of the keys and the final frame.
I've been reading your blog for a while, but have never left a comment, didn't want to bug ya... But I just got home from the theater, and KFP was such a blast! From beginning to end I loved it and just wanted to say..great work! :D
ho appena visto le animazioni dei titoli di coda sul sito della Shine e sono fantastici! mi piace un sacco come Po "mena colpi a casaccio" con la spada!
That was outstanding ! Loved the end credits and the opening dream sequence by James Baxter. (the whole movie was beautifully crafted, but the fantastic 2D work really stood out . )
Shine Studios posted the end credits on their web site:
The animation at the start and end of the picture was really outstanding and beautiful - doing things graphically that are impossible in 3d. I hope someone at Dreamworks or Disney realizes that "2d is not dead".
It's like someone decided: "Well, 'Treasure Planet' and 'Sinbad' were both a flop, therefore, audiences don't want to see 2d animation any more"
I'm glad you all liked the movie. It is really good to hear all these feedbacks. If you are interested here are the animators who worked on the end credits.
Panda: Gabriele Pennacchioli Shifu: William Salazar Tigress: Rodolphe Guenoden Tai Lung: Philippe Le Brun Mantis: Ken Morrissey Viper: Rodolphe Guenoden Crane: Simon Otto Oogway: Ken Morrissey Dad (Duck): Alessandro Carloni Messenger Goose and Rhino: Pierre Perifel Monkey: Gabe Hordos
Flaviano- Yes, I worked with Rodolphe Guenoden. He did all the Kung Fu choreography and gave us classes as well. Kung Fu Panda wouldn't be the movie that is without his huge contribution.
Kent b- I can tell you this: here at Dreamworks, 2D is not dead at all.
Gabriele--you know-you have many many many fans over here across the freeway! : )
What beautiful work from you and the guys/girls...I miss 2D so much. I wish you could post some of the test for Po...but this is so cool to see as it is. Congratulations! -Jenny L
I am glad to see 2D is not dead there (Hooray!!). I've had a couple of traditional animation classes here at Ringling, but my focus is mostly 3D. Does Dreamworks offer classes or opportunities to try out and practice 2D on and off projects, for their animators?
It is great! I like a lot the sketch of the panda, you´re so good drawing animals. please visit my blog, is new and there are only a few drawings by now, but, i´ll put in a lot more within a days. Sorry for my bad english, Quim joaquimbundo.blogspot.com
To tell you the truth, I liked the 2D opening and closing credits of KFP better than all the CGI parts, well-done though they were. There's still an energy and expressiveness about good 2D animation that the best CGI can't touch.
Really amazing job you guys did on Panda. In every aspect, it was so much fun to watch. I really liked the 2d animation as well, really well done. It was really nice meeting you at the Comic Con. Keep up the great work.
I've been reading your blog for a while, but have never left a comment, didn't want to bug ya... But I just got home from the theater, and KFP was such a blast! From beginning to end I loved it and just wanted to say..great work! :D
ReplyDeleteAWESOMEEEEE.
Fantastic work you guys did on Panda!
ReplyDeleteThe credits were fantastic - great job!
Beautiful work. I can't wait to see the movie!
ReplyDeleteI saw it last night!!! It was great!! The jailbreak scene was really awesome, as was the rest of it! Laughed my *ss off at times!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to check out Kung Fu Panda! I love that sword.
ReplyDeletegreat! thanks for posting! so you worked with Rod"genious"Guen?!!! lucky man!
ReplyDeleteI loved this film!
ReplyDeleteBeen waiting for this one to come out. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
ReplyDeleteho appena visto le animazioni dei titoli di coda sul sito della Shine e sono fantastici! mi piace un sacco come Po "mena colpi a casaccio" con la spada!
ReplyDeletethat was really well done. Fantastic work.
ReplyDeleteThat was outstanding ! Loved the end credits and the opening dream sequence by James Baxter.
ReplyDelete(the whole movie was beautifully crafted, but the fantastic 2D work really stood out . )
Shine Studios posted the end credits on their web site:
Kung Fu Panda End Credits Sequence
Kung Fu Panda ROCKS!! LOve the 2D animation!
ReplyDeleteThe animation at the start and end of the picture was really outstanding and beautiful - doing things graphically that are impossible in 3d. I hope someone at Dreamworks or Disney realizes that "2d is not dead".
ReplyDeleteIt's like someone decided: "Well, 'Treasure Planet' and 'Sinbad' were both a flop, therefore, audiences don't want to see 2d animation any more"
Thanks Guys.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you all liked the movie. It is really good to hear all these feedbacks.
If you are interested here are the animators who worked on the end credits.
Panda: Gabriele Pennacchioli
Shifu: William Salazar
Tigress: Rodolphe Guenoden
Tai Lung: Philippe Le Brun
Mantis: Ken Morrissey
Viper: Rodolphe Guenoden
Crane: Simon Otto
Oogway: Ken Morrissey
Dad (Duck): Alessandro Carloni
Messenger Goose and Rhino: Pierre Perifel
Monkey: Gabe Hordos
Flaviano- Yes, I worked with Rodolphe Guenoden. He did all the Kung Fu choreography and gave us classes as well. Kung Fu Panda wouldn't be the movie that is without his huge contribution.
Kent b- I can tell you this: here at Dreamworks, 2D is not dead at all.
Gabriele--you know-you have many many many fans over here across the freeway! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful work from you and the guys/girls...I miss 2D so much. I wish you could post some of the test for Po...but this is so cool to see as it is. Congratulations!
-Jenny L
Hey, quick question!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see 2D is not dead there (Hooray!!). I've had a couple of traditional animation classes here at Ringling, but my focus is mostly 3D. Does Dreamworks offer classes or opportunities to try out and practice 2D on and off projects, for their animators?
Thankyee :)
great stuff i loved the movie i would like to see the 2d style as a tv series, i think it would work
ReplyDeleteTHe whole moving was amazing and so entertaining! Beautiful animation...it's great to see such atractiveness and awesomness
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Gabriele! I can't wait for the film to open here in Muenchen!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work--you're very talented, Gabriele!!!
ReplyDeletewow very nice, congratulations!
ReplyDeletenice job. it's an awesome sequence. i love the style it was done in.
ReplyDeletewonderful movie,...great work on the animated credits!!!!
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It is great!
ReplyDeleteI like a lot the sketch of the panda,
you´re so good drawing animals.
please visit my blog, is new and there are only a few drawings by now,
but, i´ll put in a lot more within a days.
Sorry for my bad english,
Quim
joaquimbundo.blogspot.com
The 2D stuff in Kung Fu Panda was awesome!
ReplyDeleteTo tell you the truth, I liked the 2D opening and closing credits of KFP better than all the CGI parts, well-done though they were. There's still an energy and expressiveness about good 2D animation that the best CGI can't touch.
ReplyDeleteReally amazing job you guys did on Panda. In every aspect, it was so much fun to watch. I really liked the 2d animation as well, really well done. It was really nice meeting you at the Comic Con. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteho visto il film...l'animazione dei titoli è stupenda
ReplyDeleteAwsome! i like this!!!
ReplyDeleteBravo, fantastico lavoro...complimenti veramente!
ReplyDeleteKFP was awesome.. cool work.
ReplyDeleteNice ~
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