Join veteran Production Designer, Visual Development Artist and illustrator Michael Knapp (Spies in Disguise, Epic, the Ice Age franchise, Robots) as he breaks down how to craft dynamic images which tell layered visual narratives and direct the viewer’s eye with strong visual hierarchy through the use of shape, value, contrast and more.
A group of renowned Blue Sky Studios artists — Andrea Blasich, Michael DeFeo, Mike Knapp, and Jason Sadler — look back on their uniquely formative years at the studio. Situated far from Hollywood, Blue Sky cultivated a creative environment enabling genuine collaboration and a distinct artistic culture shaped by its East Coast roots. Their conversation explores the studio’s rare atmosphere, unforgettable stories, and the profound impact it had on their careers.
Every design decision can tell a story. Join veteran Production Designer and Visual Development Artist Michael Knapp (Spies in Disguise, Epic, the Ice Age franchise, Robots) as he illustrates how effective world building and design choices create visual rules that imbue character and environment designs with logic, purpose and visual subtext which enrich the stories we tell and leave lasting impressions on audiences long after the credits roll.
