It is incredibly easy for us to overlook details in a film. However, the great films do not take that as a reason to forgo the intricacies in the background. It is true that shortcuts are utilized by filmmakers for many items in the background, as many of these various elements will not be seen up-close by the audience. Pixar has never shied away from even the smallest details, evidenced by the work of many of their employees. One such example is Technical Director Michael Frederickson, who was integral in the process of building the London we will see in Cars 2. [Read more…]