One of my favorite things about the Kung Fu Panda 3 is the…
“One of my favorite things about the Kung Fu Panda 3 is the look of it. We never go for realism. I think a lot of time when people go for 3D that's the mistake. Because we're never going for full realism - for computer generated live action films like Avatar the goal is realism, to make the audience feel like they are seeing something that is real. Lord of the Rings had character design and environments to make it look real, whereas we aren't going for that, we are going for something that is theatrically, viscerally, and emotionally real.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote stresses prioritizing emotional and theatrical authenticity over literal visual realism in CGI storytelling.
In simple terms: Focus on feeling, not perfect visual accuracy.
Key Takeaway
Aim for emotional truth in visual design.
Themes
creativity
visual storytelling
animation
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- film direction
- animation projects
- storyboarding
- character design
Key Concepts
theatrical realism
emotional resonance
visual design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance realism with emotional impact?
- What aspects of a story benefit most from theatrical realism?
A Different Perspective
Pure visual realism can limit artistic expression and audience connection.