Episode 324 - Franck Balson and Gabe Askew - Blur Studio

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week, Blur’s Franck Balson and Gabe Askew join Chris to discuss the intricacies of cel-shading, which gives 3D visuals a unique cartoony look. You’ll find out how Blur combined advanced hacks and simple techniques to create stylized animation for</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Love, Death & Robots</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">episode “Suits,” which features mech-touting farmers, and the frenetic trailer for Riot Games’</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Valorant</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Franck also discusses his multi-cultural background and how he landed a job at Blur, while Gabe covers his previous job directing commercials in New York. They talk about what it’s like to get hired and work for Tim Miller and Blur Studio, and shed light on some of the approaches to animation that can bring characters to life.</span></p>