24th January 2024
Performance Capture

Evening Standard | Wonka

Meet Molly, Hollywood’s tallest star! 🦒🌟

The Evening Standard spoke to Jack Elworthy, our CaptureLab Lead, about the process of capturing reference footage of Molly at ZSL London Zoo to bring to life Abigail the Giraffe in Wonka. This reference footage was integral to the animation process allowing the team to compare the CGI model, focusing on the smallest details and facial movements. 

Molly was rewarded for her time in the limelight with extra helpings of mint leaves, she is now back in her home entertaining and educating zoo-goers in London.

Read the full interview to find out more.