For Netflix's "Klaus," The SPA Studios developed new technology to add lighting and texture to the characters that makes them appear 3D.

Yet this is no ordinary hand-drawn animation: Klaus deploys cutting-edge lighting and texturing tools to redefine the look of the medium.

Home Awards News Director Sergio Pablos Elevates Medium Of 2D Animation With ‘Klaus,’ Developing New Lighting Tools For Santa Claus Origin Story ...

Since the acquisition of Pixar, Disney has been at a crossroads. One path leads to the past, its storied tradition of classic 2d cell animation, the hand-drawn style of its most cherished and beloved ...