Digital Actors

1.Is this acting or is this animation?

I think digital acting is a mix of both acting and animation. In order to make this movie, you need actors who can capture the movements and expressions of emotions that are needed for this movie. The animation and special effects are just something that help these characters come alive and make it seem realistic. Acting is still needed to portray the emotions that these characters are going through. The combination of acting and animation is what makes this film so extraordinary. 

2. Do you think that animated character should be eligible for acting awards?

Yes, I believe that these animated characters should still be eligible for acting awards because it is still acting. The animations are there to help these characters come alive and are there for special effects to enhance the detail of these creatures. These actors are extremely talented, and it is a lot of hard work to portray a character that isn't human. Their emotions and body language must be very different they must be able to make these creatures come alive. Just because these digital animations are added to the acting, doesn't mean that any acting skills are being lost. 

3. Do you think that human actors will ever become obsolete? Why or why not?

I do not think that human actors will ever become obsolete. What makes a film so beautiful is the artistic talent of a person to portray different types of body language and emotions. Actors are able to play a part that is completely different from their personality and make their characters come alive. I believe that these digital effects are just something to enhance the features of a character, and nothing will ever be able to substitute the beauty of human acting. Nothing can show as much emotion or passion than a human being.