Animation works because your eyes and brain hold on to images even after they’re gone. In the true spirit of TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Brian McLean of Laika takes us into the world of stop-motion animation, 3D printing, and the incredible breakthroughs at the intersection of art and science.****** We could not do this without community support. With special thanks to the University of Oregon for their presenting partnership. The world-class stage production by For Good & Co. The incredible legacy bound Event Book provided by Premier Press. Lastly, the brand identity and creative digital craft provided by our Agency of Record - Thesis. All of our Partners and event history can be found at TEDxPortland.com.Brian McLean is LAIKA’s Director of Rapid Prototype and was awarded a Scientific and Engineering Oscar® in 2016 for pioneering the use of 3D printers in stop-motion animation. In 2017, he received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Visual Effects for his contributions to Kubo and the Two Strings. In 2009, Brian won an Annie Award for Special Achievement in Animation for his work on Coraline and was named by VARIETY as one of 2012's "Animation Elite.”This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx