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This article discusses the cinematographic work done by Pete Kozachik for the three-dimensional (3D) digital stop-motion animated film "Coraline." The work involves various equipment including the MegaPlus EC11000 machine-vision camera, Tamron zooms and Nikkor prime lenses. The challenges of 3-D film production are described as well as the solutions employed by the crew to address such challenges.

Outlines the approach used by director of photography and visual-effects supervisor Pete Kozachik to Tim Burton's film "Corpse Bride". First top-motion feature shot with digital still cameras; Plot of the film; Characters in the film"s Land of the Dead; Overview of the digital conversion process; Equipment used by Kozachick and other cinematographers.

The article discusses the special effects of the animated puppet show "A Nightmare Before Christmas," directed by Henry Selick. The show was filmed in color, black and white lighting technique to convey each dramatic scenes. There were also different lightings used in various sequences, which involved seasonal changes and characters.