RE

actual letter to Futurama & the simpsons

The Simpsons

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to enquire for information about the drawing format chosen to broadcast The Simpsons.

I am currently studying my second year of Multimedia Design at Huddersfield University, England. I have been asked to study a topic of my choice from the brief, ‘RE’. I have chosen re-create. Part of my study is to find out why such accomplished animators such as Nick Park and yourselves use a particular medium.

I am fascinated to why The Simpsons is still produced in 2D. I am a big fan of The Simpsons but wonder if it would be better if it was 3D and whether it would be easier to produce? Please could you aid my study by informing me why is it that you choose this 2D format over broadcasting in 3D?


Futurama

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to enquire for information about the drawing format chosen to broadcast Futurama.

I am currently studying my second year of Multimedia Design at Huddersfield University, England. I have been asked to study a topic of my choice from the brief, ‘RE’. I have chosen re-create. Part of my study is to find out why such accomplished animators such as Nick Park and yourselves use a particular medium.

I have recently learned that Futurama is produced in 3D, yet it is broadcast to appear as if 2D. I am fascinated why 3D models are produced, but are never used. Please could you aid my study by informing me why is it that you choose this 2D format over broadcasting in 3D?

posted by Martin Crosbie @ 12:02 PM