I’m an artist myself, and I often prefer 2D animation. But some of my favorite films use 3D animation beautifully. It’s just that most modern 3D animation just looks like Toy Story. Not everything needs to be as inventive as Spiderverse (which I love) to nail the look. Luca is a good example of a unique 3D look that doesn’t reinvent the wheel. The aspects I’m focusing on are art design (character, background, color, lighting), the animation and effects style, and how these elements come together to support the story. What are your favorite 3D animated movie aesthetics?


Haven’t watched much animation in recent years but some good 3D examples I love:
“Le Tableau” (2011) - mix of 2D ( some backgrounds) and 3D (characters)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5NNf1lrj2c
“Flow” (2024) also gorgeous
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82WW9dVbglI
I adored Flow, I’ll have to check out that other one!
Flow was done in Blender.