Big Lazy Robot presents Keloid, promising short film
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Retrouvez l'interview complète de Big Lazy Robot à propos de Keloid sur Motionographer
BigLazyRobot is a Spanish animation and VFX studio that’s small in size but massive in talent.
With only five people on the team, their work rivals that of the biggest visual effects studios out there.
Keloid
Get ready to be blown away by their latest long-term project, which they’ve been developing for over a year: Keloid.
Below is the teaser for the short film — make sure to watch it in HD:
A few key points about this incredible project:
- Every sequence is fully CG, entirely 3D, with no live-action footage at all. Motion capture was used, but much of the animation was hand-adjusted afterward.
- The film’s realistic look was achieved by a team of only five people handling the production (with two external contributors involved in pre-production).
- This is a completely in-house project, imagined and developed by BLR during their spare time.
- The team spent several months researching AI concepts, story design, and pre-production before diving into the actual short — a process very different from their commercial work.
- For more insight, check out the full interview on Motionographer — it’s a fascinating read.
The Value of Personal Projects
Dedicating time to personal experiments and passion projects is essential — no matter your role: motion designer, graphic artist, or web designer. Even if you love your day job, it’s rare to find complete creative fulfillment on client work.
While constraints can certainly spark creativity, there’s nothing like spending hours perfecting a project simply because you love it, without pressure or deadlines. It’s refreshing and helps you gain perspective on your craft.
The commercial projects from BLR are stunning — but like all creators, they need the freedom to explore.
We all crave moments to express creativity freely, to release the frustration that sometimes builds up when working under client constraints. It’s also the perfect opportunity to try new ideas and techniques that few clients would dare to fund without precedent.
As I’ve often said: personal projects are never a waste of time. They help you grow, expand your portfolio, and often lead to new opportunities.
So the key takeaway: believe in your ideas, and give yourself the time to make them real. Have fun — alone or with others, it’s always more motivating!
As for me — I’m finally back in Paris after my wisdom teeth surgery. Still in hamster mode for a few days, but I’ll be back at the mic for new tutorials soon ;) See you soon!
About the author
I am the Founder of Mattrunks. I work as Creative Director and Motion Designer in my studio. I also create video tutorials to share my passion of motion.