One thing I've been wondering is how Janusz Kaminski is working on doing lighting for the shots in TinTin. He's been Spielberg's Cinematographer since Schindler, and the palette he works with is generally muted sometimes, with the lighting somewhat neutral.
Uncanny Valley? NOPE, look again at these pics. http://www.thereelbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/TinTinStandeeArt.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XRoikfFNCkU/Tl0CllUCtdI/AAAAAAAACSM/JimoocRqWTc/s1600/01.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Xj7gQ6hx5U/Tl0ChWni4vI/AAAAAAAACSE/upuRETLkikM/s1600/02.jpg They aren't trying to replicate real life human beings like you seen in Zemeckis's stuff, NO they are replicating cartoon/comic characters. Who else grew up with the HBO Cartoon? it was America's introduction to TinTin.
The Adventures of Tintin "Fanboys" Featurette Official 2011 [HD] - YouTube New featurette with Peter Jackson as Haddock. Freaking awesome! These are guys who love this series and I can see the love in the new trailers that keep coming out. Even Spielberg drew the comparison between this and Indy! I'm super excited!!!
There is still some notions of uncanny valleyness. Even though their proportions are that of a cartoon, the textures and lighting of the characters and backgrounds are still very realistic looking. Did you ever see that "HD Mario" pic?
