'Zootopia' Character Animation - Animation Supervisor Kira Lehtomaki - Variety Artisans

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  • Animated films are full of specialties that most viewers can’t see, and one of the most important is character animation, where the animators become the actors who bring characters to life. On Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 'Zootopia' the main character, Judy Hopps, was overseen by animation supervisor Kira Lehtomaki. Kira came to Variety to reveal just how much of her is in that plucky bunny.
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    Supervising Producer: Preston Northrop
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Komentáře • 205

  • @atomixfang
    @atomixfang Před 7 lety +316

    Keep talking to the people who make these things, not just the actors. You will always get a deeper understanding than talking to the actors.

  • @Osukaanimations
    @Osukaanimations Před 7 lety +485

    More of this please :D. I hate when the "making of a movie", 99% is interviews with the actors. The people behind the scenes has always the hardest work and is far more interesting.

    • @abdalrahmanayran9137
      @abdalrahmanayran9137 Před 7 lety

      Oscar Diaz dt

    • @shao7414
      @shao7414 Před 5 lety +15

      yeah i hate when they make interviews with vocal artists
      do it with the animators, character designers, scene makers, sculptures,
      thanks for this video

    • @Som3D
      @Som3D Před 4 lety +3

      @@shao7414 yeah like WTF they only did the voice for the characters and that's so easy LMAO

    • @joysanimationstudio2375
      @joysanimationstudio2375 Před 4 lety

      Agreeee

    • @sillynarwal
      @sillynarwal Před 3 lety +3

      @@Som3D hey, im a voice actor and graphics animator and i can tell you, its not easy. Neither of them are

  • @phormidable
    @phormidable Před 7 lety +374

    Zootopia is a masterpiece. This was so interesting!

  • @vanessadeluca2231
    @vanessadeluca2231 Před 7 lety +88

    Its so nice to watch animals acting on the way they really are. This little and light movements helps a lot to understand their origin and to deliver the audience that they are cartoon animals and not humans trying to be animals. Thanks a lot to show those things.

    • @caseywilde7931
      @caseywilde7931 Před 6 lety +3

      It's actually why Zootopia to me is the best animal world. A lot of people think Sing beat Zootopia by adding more animals when in reality, Byron put mammals only on PURPOSE since he was thinking "what would the predators eat? BUGS! So don't make bugs evolved." and things like that.

    • @mahfuzurrahmansakib512
      @mahfuzurrahmansakib512 Před 6 lety +1

      what software are they using to make those Disney characters?
      and rendering also?

    • @hinamatsuro1908
      @hinamatsuro1908 Před 2 lety

      @@caseywilde7931 What bugs are in sing?

    • @lagopusvulpuz1571
      @lagopusvulpuz1571 Před 2 lety

      They are humanize animals with a small animal touch. You don’t see a rabbit driving in real life. However they went for a more animal look at the point that they didn’t wanted them to have buttocks & didn’t wanted to have pectorals like humans. Many quadruple animals have less space in their chest. The way our humans arms are attached to our body allows better arms movements. So the directors/artists really went for that animal look with making semi/quadruple animals.

  • @shubhamgangan2755
    @shubhamgangan2755 Před 6 lety +15

    So much efforts for a single frame...These animators working behind the scenes day n night should be awarded with something like Oscar ..They really deserve it

  • @Tiparium_NMF
    @Tiparium_NMF Před 7 lety +169

    1:45 Holy shit Judy chill.

  • @pgrapefruit7033
    @pgrapefruit7033 Před 7 lety +73

    I feel as though science and art are connected

    • @astriddianacolic7885
      @astriddianacolic7885 Před 4 lety

      They are,we wouldn't have safe colors and pigments without science. In 19th century there was a lot od paint that contained Arsen in there,super toxic

    • @sokyuul
      @sokyuul Před 4 lety

      yup they are

  • @ShawnieBoyAnimation
    @ShawnieBoyAnimation Před 3 lety +2

    I love how the artists of Disney Animation animates Judy Hopps like she's a real bunny. They did such a great job making her so adorable. 👍❤️🐰

  • @isa_nagiyev
    @isa_nagiyev Před 2 lety +2

    This is unbelievably amazing. I love and enjoy every second of Disney or Pixar animations. They're doing super professional job.

  • @pauliinakoskinen6763
    @pauliinakoskinen6763 Před 6 lety +2

    So proud finnish here because Kira is a finnish animator and she did such a good work in Zootopia!

  • @Myfavquote
    @Myfavquote Před 5 lety +8

    They can make a 2 hr long featurette on Making of Zootopia and I'd be down for that one too.

  • @MrNoUsername
    @MrNoUsername Před 3 lety +2

    0:44 It’s great that they used some real animal movements as the basis for the movements of the characters

  • @ViDhiHDEntertainment
    @ViDhiHDEntertainment Před 5 lety +1

    The moment she started describing that under the bridge scene between Judy and Nick she became emotional !
    Hats off to the animators who created the world that I love Z O O T O P I A ♥♥♥

  • @reddungeoneer2187
    @reddungeoneer2187 Před 2 lety +1

    Love how they made this wonderful movie! So can't wait for the sequel!

  • @Som3D
    @Som3D Před 6 lety +38

    3d animation is not easy
    But I hope one day I will be as good as these animators
    Or even work for Disney

  • @Z2Obsidion
    @Z2Obsidion Před 4 lety +1

    I've literally had this in my watch later for 3 years now and I'm JUST watching it now.

  • @lotukkabgaming1732
    @lotukkabgaming1732 Před 6 lety +2

    I'm so proud that there's finnish animator in Disney! Go Lehtomäki!

  • @mistermangoman9293
    @mistermangoman9293 Před 6 lety +11

    As a furry I absolutely love this movie it’s amazing. The animation is so good the characters are brilliant and the story and the message are to good for words

  • @ChesireWaltz
    @ChesireWaltz Před 7 lety +16

    Great video! And to all the budding artists out there, especially the ones that are shamed for using references (I know, it's crazy but a fair few I've met pride themselves on not using them and they seem to see it as a crutch) USE THEM. If Disney needs them YOU need them. It makes me so sad to see people stunting and stagnating in their art because they don't reference.

  • @serenavoice66
    @serenavoice66 Před 6 lety +2

    Zootopia is such an amazing, truly truly amazing film and this is so fascinating 💫

  • @lucapoo8103
    @lucapoo8103 Před 6 lety +5

    When I saw that thumbnail ami the only one who instantly thought “YALL MIND IF I T POSE”

  • @TuMacca
    @TuMacca Před 6 lety +1

    As for an aspiring animator who wants to work for Disney, this was very inspirational. Thank you!

  • @louloumdrlol1763
    @louloumdrlol1763 Před 6 lety +4

    i saw the t pose on the thumbnail and i *IMMEDIATELY CLICKED*

  • @Spudtron98
    @Spudtron98 Před 7 lety +36

    I’m seeing some proper firearms there. Probably stun ammunition, but damn that bunny is packing heat.
    Tiny heat. Like, each round vs a large animal would be like... _dink_.

  • @leilanivaughan-williams3038

    Our bunnies zoom around the kitchen and do little spins in the air too! XD

  • @randompersondude3883
    @randompersondude3883 Před 7 lety +6

    I don't know why, but I'm so interested in this movie

  • @ayersjrmichael
    @ayersjrmichael Před 6 lety +1

    I love how they developed Judy Hopps.

  • @cherylmorgan9985
    @cherylmorgan9985 Před 6 lety +4

    Is there going to be a zootopia 2?

  • @zarkdoessomedaycoreorsomet6040

    I have a dream of being an animator one day

    • @thenewhappyfoxfox4227
      @thenewhappyfoxfox4227 Před 5 lety +1

      Zarkirom animations
      Keep with that dream please, so the dream can become true!!!! :3

  • @user-mh4or3fx3c
    @user-mh4or3fx3c Před 4 lety +1

    Lol who came up with the animation of the giraffe drinking from a fountain XD!? That part is hilarious.

  • @Mossydeerbones
    @Mossydeerbones Před 7 lety +20

    Saw robbie rottens chin in that intro

  • @petricaghimpu5914
    @petricaghimpu5914 Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome video.. love the ZOOTOPIA

  • @istormarts6078
    @istormarts6078 Před 6 lety +1

    Zootopia is actuelly one of the only kids movies that I enjoyed watching and the only cgi full movie that I like the looks of.

  • @KillerElite_SB
    @KillerElite_SB Před 7 lety +52

    I wonder if there will be zootopia 2

    • @myles432
      @myles432 Před 6 lety +6

      There better be

    • @myles432
      @myles432 Před 6 lety

      Crown Movie you got a point

    • @MinecraftFan-wy1nx
      @MinecraftFan-wy1nx Před 6 lety +2

      Crown Movie Yeah. A series can be more suitable than a sequel.

    • @mahfuzurrahmansakib512
      @mahfuzurrahmansakib512 Před 6 lety

      what software are they using to make those Disney characters?
      and rendering also?

    • @hassanbelfadil950
      @hassanbelfadil950 Před 6 lety +2

      Mahfuzur Rahman Sakib I heard somewhere they were using a software called Maya but I am not completely sure

  • @sipuli2078
    @sipuli2078 Před 6 lety +1

    Kira Lehtomäki? Woah, I had no idea the animation supervisor of this movie is Finnish! That's really cool.

    • @jerrysstories711
      @jerrysstories711 Před 2 lety

      Well, generations back anyway. Her dad was born in America.

  • @arnonnymous
    @arnonnymous Před 7 lety +7

    look at judy hopps face in the car 0:52

    • @l2nleystar
      @l2nleystar Před 7 lety +2

      Arnonnymous what about it ?

  • @GlaciaGalaxy
    @GlaciaGalaxy Před 6 lety +1

    Ive always been into 3D animation, and i have a friend who made my own character for me to animate, so now im alot more motivated to animate

  • @kakao-katze
    @kakao-katze Před 7 lety +1

    It's great to see the personal side of working at Disney is like. Just makes me wanna start 3D animation and see how far I get, and maybe I might get to work at Disney.

    • @Ironpants57
      @Ironpants57 Před 7 lety +1

      Why not try? Maya (Professional Animation software) has a free trial student version. Free character rigs are always around. Animation tutorials are on youtube.

  • @vanxssa.0270
    @vanxssa.0270 Před 7 lety +11

    Oh this is so great! I LOVE animated movies, and my biggest wish is to work in the Disney-Ani mation Team, too! ♡ :D

  • @wizardfurby
    @wizardfurby Před 7 lety +2

    1:44 lmao pause when she is stressed! XD

  • @zaqareemalcolm
    @zaqareemalcolm Před 4 lety +1

    Of course the thumbnail is asserting its dominance

  • @andyx181x
    @andyx181x Před 7 lety +3

    Bummer we didn't get to see Judy use that taser gun, however I'm glad they didn't use too many of her rabbit characteristics. The animations are great but hard to see her being that scared and stressed after her strong personality.

  • @wolfxanimations1360
    @wolfxanimations1360 Před 7 lety +22

    i want be a animator and join Disney is been my wish,but i want to know were did she studied

    • @myles432
      @myles432 Před 6 lety

      At the library, and working at Disney is a risk ya know?

    • @nathmyproblem1914
      @nathmyproblem1914 Před 6 lety +3

      Also school doesnt matter... Skills matter and your passion to do it. Working in Disney... Yeah risk

    • @tg-storyunfold3031
      @tg-storyunfold3031 Před 6 lety

      Me too

    • @velvetgasm5104
      @velvetgasm5104 Před 4 lety

      Check california institute of the arts. Most originated from there.

  • @jasminesaldivar6123
    @jasminesaldivar6123 Před 7 lety +2

    man best video ever i love zootopia i wish I was one of the animals

  • @abuferasabdullah
    @abuferasabdullah Před 7 lety +2

    I love this

  • @jasonstewartvfx
    @jasonstewartvfx Před 7 lety +2

    Great video!

  • @Marichelli_o0
    @Marichelli_o0 Před 7 lety +4

    thanks for the video, it was very interesting ^_^

  • @indac-channel4995
    @indac-channel4995 Před 7 lety +2

    great! thank you!

  • @AronDurkin
    @AronDurkin Před 7 lety +2

    wonderful

  • @arifnbd
    @arifnbd Před 7 lety

    wonderful!!!

  • @TheMelMan
    @TheMelMan Před 7 lety +7

    You came to Kenya? Awesome :-)

  • @fiorelabenavides1332
    @fiorelabenavides1332 Před 6 lety +5

    This movie is mewriful

  • @paintkim9211
    @paintkim9211 Před 5 lety +1

    New Characters (My Imagination)
    🐶 - Walter Wooferson (Teacher)
    🐩 - Paulina Poodleton (Actress)
    🐺 - Wilbur Wolferine (Nightguard)
    🦊 - Fiona Foxington (Waitress)
    🦝 - Richard Raccoonberg (Thief)
    🐱 - Maria Meowton (Office Lady)
    🦁 - Leonard Lionford (Professor)
    🐯 - Ralph Roarton (Mailman)
    🐴 - Howard Horseberg (Racer)
    🦓 - Stanley Stripington (Prisoner)
    🦌 - Dennis Deerberg (Art Teacher)
    🐮 - Billy Bullton (Farmer)
    🐷 - Owen Oinkton (Undertaker)
    🐗 - Harvey Hogwart (Hobo)
    🐑 - Shelly Sheeperton (Old Lady)
    🐐 - Gobber Goaterson (Waiter)
    🐪 - Carl Camelson (Miner)
    🦙 - Larry Llamason (Counselor)
    🦒 - Gilbert Giraffeson (Coach)
    🐘 - Truman Tuskton (CEO)
    🦏 - Horbert Hornton (Director)
    🦛 - Henry Hippoberg (Doctor)
    🐭 - Cheryl Cheeseberg (Teen Girl)
    🐹 - Helen Hamsterson (Teen Girl)
    🐰 - Betty Bunnyside (Gardener)
    🐿 - Alice Acornton (Scientist)
    🦔 - Stingy Stinger (Moneylender)
    🐻 - Teddy Roosebear (Principal)
    🐨 - Keean Koalaton (Child Actor)
    🐼 - Penny Panderson (Baker)
    🦘 - Johnny Jumperson (Athlete)
    🦡 - Bart Badgerson (Pickpocket)

  • @chandanarya4792
    @chandanarya4792 Před 4 lety +1

    When is zootopia 2 is coming

  • @k-cg4927
    @k-cg4927 Před 7 lety +2

    I like Zootopia.....

  • @adamant1015
    @adamant1015 Před 7 lety +3

    I thought Ginnifer had always been Judy. Who played Judy when Nick was the main character?

  • @hotdogwater4665
    @hotdogwater4665 Před 5 lety +2

    1:45 GURL U OK
    0:58 uhh did I just hear what I just heard?

  • @shadowhunter8866
    @shadowhunter8866 Před 7 lety +16

    i hope 2ootopia (zootopia 2) is coming in 2018. please disney make it. i very very fall in love with this movie. disney please listen my hope. thx😊🐰🐰🐰

    • @ragephil5609
      @ragephil5609 Před 7 lety +6

      Ahmad Dimas Not a chance in 2018, maybe in 2021.

    • @shadowhunter8866
      @shadowhunter8866 Před 7 lety +1

      Rage Phil are you sure zootopia 2 coming soon in 2021. if yes i'll be waiting for this movie. don't let down ok:-). i love disney i love zootopia and love u guys. thx 😊😄😂🐰🐰🐰

    • @ragephil5609
      @ragephil5609 Před 7 lety

      Ahmad Dimas Including me?

    • @cydneyyip2037
      @cydneyyip2037 Před 7 lety +7

      DIMAS_ CYBER no way in 2018. It take them 7 years to make one film

    • @zixea5385
      @zixea5385 Před 7 lety

      If they did make another one, it would take another 7 years to make it. If they were going to make it. It would probably come out in 2023-2024

  • @amele_2
    @amele_2 Před 7 lety +5

    FINLAND!!!!

  • @sparky4162
    @sparky4162 Před 5 lety +3

    Thumbnail is a T Pose

  • @myles432
    @myles432 Před 6 lety

    3:20 jeesh! That was recorded in 2014. So if the voice acting came 2 years prior to the release, I’d assume the whole story with Wild Times and the collars were scrapped in like 2013?? But even earlier they must’ve thought of making Zootopia the movie all the way back in 2011/2012!

  • @SashikuChan
    @SashikuChan Před 7 lety +29

    o_O Did... did that guy really say... *that f***ing bunny*???? It subtitles said *lucky* but sure didn't sound that way to me.
    Its a little after 0:57

    • @IEHstudios
      @IEHstudios Před 6 lety

      Same

    • @isaacholzwarth
      @isaacholzwarth Před 6 lety +1

      I know it's been a year, but he said "just how much of her is in that plucky bunny."

    • @bananabyter
      @bananabyter Před 6 lety +3

      Actually, he said plucky. Not lucky, not fluffy, and most definitely not f***ing.

    • @fyreforce1476
      @fyreforce1476 Před 5 lety

      Leah Glidewell ... it.... sounds like it.........

    • @spookado
      @spookado Před 4 lety

      He said funky lmao

  • @Blacknailsyoumustbeemo

    0:57 it sound like he’s saying fucking bunny 😂😂

  • @makaipost260
    @makaipost260 Před 6 lety

    0:58 "... come's here to reveal just how much of her is in that fucking bunny." Wait WHAT!?!

  • @oppose4456
    @oppose4456 Před 4 lety

    where si zootopia 2 ?

  • @GWKTM
    @GWKTM Před 3 měsíci

    1:03 The first Finn working at Disney??? Like, outside Finnish localization

  • @robertkurwica1799
    @robertkurwica1799 Před 7 lety +1

    Which program was used to do this animation?

    • @missoli
      @missoli Před 7 lety

      gołąb drapieżny I think maya? I'm not really sure

    • @l2nleystar
      @l2nleystar Před 7 lety

      gołąb drapieżny maybe cinema 4D or blender

    • @Steppenkater
      @Steppenkater Před 6 lety

      no cinma 4d and for sure no blender. I worked with both and they are not that powerful at all as the tools they use at disney

    • @plagueclaw1808
      @plagueclaw1808 Před 6 lety

      It looks a lot like Maya

  • @boobsonglass
    @boobsonglass Před 6 lety

    "just how much of her is in that fucking bunny"

  • @IfyouBelleve
    @IfyouBelleve Před 5 lety

    Wow I didn’t know that they did pieces

  • @serenavoice66
    @serenavoice66 Před 6 lety +1

    Jennifer goodman was so perfect for Judy

  • @santinaherrada4372
    @santinaherrada4372 Před 7 lety

    I am jut like her because I too have a big dream to work in Disney studios

  • @stefancirstra3450
    @stefancirstra3450 Před 4 lety +2

    Pls zootopia 2

  • @pastelramen3162
    @pastelramen3162 Před 5 lety +3

    I just clicked on this bc she had the t-pose

  • @bicianimations1895
    @bicianimations1895 Před 3 lety

    0:59 to see how much hair is in that fucking bunny

  • @shadow061999
    @shadow061999 Před 6 lety

    Hmm so they have models right? So why won't they strap on those suits where it tracks points on the body and their movements on sertant cuts to make the animation easyer?
    Also I know human body is different from those animals but what if they move those points to fit the model in the movie? 😐

    • @bazonga9085
      @bazonga9085 Před 5 lety +1

      Some Random dude
      Animation isn’t real life movement. It’s stylized and follows rules of animation.

    • @sarcasticbutsincere6661
      @sarcasticbutsincere6661 Před 5 lety

      Motion capture has limitations in the physical world. I mean you saw where they animated Judy being super scared and scrambling all over the place - you can't get that sort of crazy movement with a human body that follows the laws of physics. If Disney wanted to make a motion capture movie like Mars Needs Moms it just would, no need for animation at all. The only reason animation exists and is popular, though, is that it can do things that live action can't.

  • @Ichika69420
    @Ichika69420 Před 7 lety +2

    I need the software tho, I keep searching it and I cant find it...,Disney, u need to share some software with us

    • @Tybiti
      @Tybiti Před 7 lety +1

      Fuyuno Kaito you mean... Maya?

    • @Ichika69420
      @Ichika69420 Před 7 lety

      +Tabiti Pottinger Maya is a dope software tho

    • @Tybiti
      @Tybiti Před 7 lety +1

      +Fuyuno Kaito to qualify for big animation companies like DreamWorks & Pixar's you need to have years of experience in the Maya software.. unfortunate for me I learned 3ds max which is just as good but not what the animation industry is looking for

    • @silverblaize
      @silverblaize Před 7 lety +2

      Maya is too expensive though. The only free software for poor beginners is Blender. But if you ever want to apply for a job for a studio like this, they will most likely pick someone else over you who has Maya listed under their resume and you don't. I wish I could afford Maya :\

    • @Ironpants57
      @Ironpants57 Před 7 lety

      Learn by using noncommercial or student versions of the software that is needed. I mean Maya, 3DsMax, Zbrush, Mari, and Marvel Designer has some sort of noncommercial or student versions of their professional software. What are you waiting for? Jump in.

  • @eveh.8761
    @eveh.8761 Před 5 lety +1

    They all make it with 3D something? Didn’t they drew everything? I guess that’s not possible

  • @isaacholzwarth
    @isaacholzwarth Před 6 lety

    2:19 shows a guy shooting reference for Judy under the bridge.
    3:10 she says that she animated that scene and and shot reference herself for it...
    And maybe she filmed him for reference because she thought he would have the right acting skills, but it just kinda jumped out at me as strange...

  • @Fxz1
    @Fxz1 Před 3 lety

    Arron blaise's would be happy to be part of this movie

  • @AmaruMatus
    @AmaruMatus Před 7 lety

    someone knows what judi says in the minute 2:42
    please tell me!!

    • @splritwolf
      @splritwolf Před 7 lety

      "im not sure if you remember me. judy hopps...zpd?"

    • @Steppenkater
      @Steppenkater Před 6 lety

      This was never shown in the movie. The plot was changed. So we only can guess what she said (beside the part at the end where they have some subtitles...)

  • @JadeKitsuneuwu
    @JadeKitsuneuwu Před 6 lety

    I really badly want you to model me in Blender

  • @amele_2
    @amele_2 Před 6 lety

    WAIT..... KIRA IS A FINN?????? OMG 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

  • @canaldoeduevini5417
    @canaldoeduevini5417 Před 6 lety +2

    I like zoo...
    ◀ to be continued

  • @loves_gone4
    @loves_gone4 Před 6 lety

    Ayyy Kenya

  • @helldog5004
    @helldog5004 Před 4 lety

    0:00 what yall was looking for

  • @ginger2809
    @ginger2809 Před 4 lety

    DUDE FREAKING HARRY POTTER WORLD??? 0:29

  • @Som3D
    @Som3D Před 4 lety +1

    But the real question is
    What do the lions eat 😂😂😂

  • @LambLiesDownOnBroadway

    Suomi mainittu, torilla tavataan!!! :D

  • @JaxTheCat
    @JaxTheCat Před 5 lety +1

    “We didn’t want these animals to just be humans in animal suits”... dissin’ on the furries? (•_•)

  • @pansifox4995
    @pansifox4995 Před 6 lety

    ничего не поняла, но круто😁

  • @elronman
    @elronman Před 7 lety +1

    "came from a familly of scientists"
    I don't really think the comparison is 1 : 1.

  • @user-yb4wp4vf8c
    @user-yb4wp4vf8c Před 3 lety

    I wonder if theres bunnies in Africa

  • @wilmapaloheimo3643
    @wilmapaloheimo3643 Před 6 lety

    It's Kira Lehtomäki, not Lehtomaki.

  • @weeb6429
    @weeb6429 Před 5 lety

    Thumbnail: *T-Pose*

  • @somnodaur8064
    @somnodaur8064 Před 5 lety

    *FURRRRIES*

  • @sipsi7801
    @sipsi7801 Před 5 lety

    1.05 *Lehtomäki

  • @BanaFoxStudios
    @BanaFoxStudios Před 3 lety +2

    When can they stop making lions and foxes look sexy?

  • @lifesimulator3964
    @lifesimulator3964 Před 5 lety

    FURRIES!!!

  • @smfe
    @smfe Před 6 lety +1

    tpose

  • @hatedchanel1063
    @hatedchanel1063 Před 6 lety

    T pose..,,