Hard to imagine how Len Lye's wind wands contributed to Jackson's Gollum? Apparently, they're both part of the long history of animation here. This documentary examines how far and fast animators have evolved in this country, with creations like Footrot Flats, Shrek, the America's Cup "Virtual Spectator" and The Lord of the Rings, and includes interviews with Andrew Adamson and Richard Taylor.
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