Model behaviour: The puppet maker behind Tim Burton’s films

Posted on 29 May 2019 by Maddy White

From making Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox to Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, we spoke to the blockbuster worthy puppet maker behind some of hollywood's most animated characters.

When twelve-inch puppets are blown up in HD on a huge cinema screen every detail must be perfect. Trafford-based Mackinnon & Saunders are the go-to people for those ruler-length puppets. The model makers use a combination of traditional methods and advanced technology like additive manufacturing to build their iconic characters. The puppet master [caption id="attachment_340086" align="alignright"…

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