The 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last reveals the incredible, never-before-seen answer to every child's question: "So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?" The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole.

When this amazing operation misses one child out of hundreds of millions, the least capable Claus embarks on a hilarious, exciting rogue mission against the clock to deliver the last present before Christmas morning dawns. The film was directed by Sarah Smith, written by Peter Baynham & Sarah Smith, produced by Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Carla Shelley, Steve Pegram, and Chris Juen.

Our contribution:

• CG Location Scouting
• Filming Style Exploration and Style Setting
• Shot and Sequence Previsualization
• Shot and Sequence Final Filming
• Virtual Camerawork
• CG Camera Rig Design, Build, and Training

Of note:

• Cinematographer: Jericca Cleland
• Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature
• BAFTA nomination for Best Animated Feature
• Annie Award nomination for Best Animated Feature
• VES nomination for Outstanding Virtual Cinematography

Samples:

• Part 1 Previs
• Part 1 Final
• Part 3 Previs
• Part 3 Final