Behind Over the Garden Wall (2015)

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A special look at the making of Patrick McHale's award winning miniseries Over the Garden Wall.

Summary
The movie, "Behind Over the Garden Wall" (2015), is not specifically a conventional movie, however rather a captivating behind-the-scenes expedition of the production process for the extremely well-known animated miniseries titled "Over the Garden Wall", produced by Animation Network. The documentary was created as an unique bonus offer function for the collector's edition of the miniseries and provided fans with a special look into the making of the cherished program.

Concept and Inspiration
A substantial part of the film went over the conceptual inspirations for the show. The creators, Patrick McHale and Nick Cross, gave detailed insights into their initial ideas that caused the development of the series. The documentary features many brainstorming products and drafts, exposing the evolutionary process of the program in its early phases. Nostalgia, renowned folk stories, and humor were crucial elements that drove the uniquely unusual and thought-provoking series.

Character Development
The film likewise highlighted character development and how the characters developed throughout the production procedure. The primary lead characters, Wirt and Greg, initially started as sketches that would later on change into the characters that we see in the miniseries. Their characterizations were explained in terrific information, along with the thinking behind several of their characteristic and story arc aspects.

Animation Production
As a considerable part of the movie concentrated on the animation procedure, "Behind Over the Garden Wall" supplies a comprehensive look on how this animation series was brought to life, from character style and background art to the real animation stage. Full marks was given to the talented team of storyboard artists, painters, and animators who contributed their distinct skills, bringing the job together in a brilliant and stylistically unique way.

Crafting the Sound
Sound played an important function in the "Over the Garden Wall" miniseries, from the memorable musical interludes to the distinct sounds of the huge, spooky woods. "Behind Over the Garden Wall" offered fans an unique look into how these sound elements were created. Led by sound designer Jesse Solomon Clark, the film highlighted the initial rating, the unique sound effects, and the meticulously detailed process needed to produce the sensational sonic background to the story.

Voice Talent
The film underscored the contributions of a remarkable selection of voice talent, frontlined by Elijah Wood (Wirt) and Collin Dean (Greg), plus the numerous visitor looks, like Christopher Lloyd (The Woodsman) and Melanie Lynskey (Beatrice). It featured several behind-the-scenes video and voice-recording sessions, exemplifying the voice stars' necessary role in injecting life and character into the characters.

Conclusion
Overall, "Behind Over the Garden Wall" works as a highly insightful and fascinating look at the many layers of innovative and technical artistry that went into the making of "Over the Garden Wall". It's a tribute to the expansive, multidimensional effort that enters into creating a critically well-known animated series. For fans of initial series or animation lovers, the film is a rich, fulfilling view. From conception to the end product, it helps audiences value the quantity of work, talent, and devotion it takes to produce an effective animated series like "Over the Garden Wall."

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