Fire Destroys Wallace & Gromit 3D Animation Studio
All of the props and sets from the popular clay animation movies featuring characters Wallace and Gromit were destroyed in a fire on Oct. 10. Dubbed claymation, this 3D animation technique was perfected by the studio's owners Aardman Animations. Not only were 3D animation props and sets destroyed, but so were the priceless models, memorabilia and awards that the movies collected over their run in theaters. Sixty firefighters fought the blaze for hours, which resulted in the roof collapsing, destroying most of the studio's contents.
Major Loss for 3D Animation
- Who are Wallace & Gromit? These two 3D animation characters are the creation of animation professional Nick Park.
- A Storied History. Aardman Productions was created in 1976 and has produced some of the greatest installments of 3D animation theater.
- Placed in Perspective. 3D animation professional Nick Park placed the event in its proper perspective when he said it was trivial as compared to the disaster in Pakistan, which killed thousands.
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Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines. Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Walden University.
