Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive progression reel for Disney’s Annie-winning short Paperman, showing how animators placed hand-drawn layers upon computer animated imagery to achieve the film’s stunning look. One might wish to view Paperman on the upcoming Wreck-It Ralph Blu-ray – the short has been removed from YouTube – before delving too far into the spoiler-filled article, as the clip focuses on one of the short’s final shots.
Paperman progression reel breaks down animation behind pivotal shot