Blender Conference proceedings
minDrones work in progress appeared for the first time to a public audience at the Blender Conference 2006
Here is the 3D visual effects presentation paper
This is a preview of the wooden arm effect
How we used Blender node editor to composite it
MILO motion control rig
This short movie has been shot in 35mm and for its major part using the Academy winning Mark Roberts Milo Motion Control rig