Shadowmation

Shadowmation is a patented animation process created by Mitchell Kriegman. It uses realtime virtual sets and bunraku style team puppetry (some puppets are controlled by up to three puppeteers), thus combining live action animatronic characters with computer generated animation in real time, high definition virtual environments powered by video game engines. The resulting effect combines all the advantages of animatronics, the expressiveness of live performance, and the limitless freedom of computer animation. The end result is a distinctive and compelling immersive visual experience.

Wainscott Studios, NY is the home base for the process.

Examples in Media

Shadowmation is a relatively new technique, but has so far been used in several prominent kids TV shows, including Disney's The Book of Pooh, PBS' It's a Big, Big World, Bear in the Big Blue House and CBC and Discovery Kids' Wilbur. [1] The "Revolting Slob" segments on Crashbox also use this technique.

External links

• A Case Study in Pitching Moo: Wilbur - Article about Wilbur, a preschool series produced using Shadowmation.
• Method and apparatus for enhanced puppetry or similar types of performances utilizing a virtual set - U.S. Patent for Shadowmation on Google Patents.
• wainscott studios ny website includes examples of Shadowmation