Amy Beth Christenson

Art Director at ILM/Lucasfilm
Lead Character Designer for #TransformersOne

[Industrial Light & Magic @ILMVFX]

We are more than meets the eye. Go Behind the Magic with ILM and explore the visual effects of #TransformersOne in this exclusive breakdown. From robot showdowns to intricate landscapes, immerse yourself in the groundbreaking work that helped shape this new chapter.

Nominated for two #VESAwards and an #AnnieAward. Buy or rent now, and streaming on Paramount+. #FYC

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

The @Triple_Takeover episode is live for everyone! Had such a great time nerding out about all things #TransformersOne alongside @stephenVking and @alexfry. Check it out!

[Sixo | Transformers @SixoTF]

I know I said this before but we were *blessed* with the presence of the wonderful creatives from @ILMVFX on our podcast & it goes live for everyone tomorrow!

Thank you so much to @stephenVking, @artbyabc & @alexfry! This is one to tune in for if you love Transformers One

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

I somehow managed to be a guest on the AMAZING @ILMVFX Lighter Darker podcast to talk #conceptart #TransformersOne #StarWars #Lego, Potatoes, Shower Doors, and many more random and nerdy topics. Check it out!!!

[Industrial Light & Magic @ILMVFX]

ILM Art Director Amy Beth Christenson (Transformers One, Star Wars Rebels) discusses the complexities and pure joy of working with established Star Wars and Transformers characters while introducing new elements for today’s audiences. Amy shares stories of adapting her portfolio to catch the attention of recruiters and highlights from her 25 years with Lucasfilm and ILM.

Listen here: https://t.co/xCC7nxAqUm

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

It was so much fun talking to the @Triple_Takeover guys with @stephenVking and @alexfry about all things #TransformersOne! Check it out!

[Triple Takeover Podcast @Triple_Takeover]

EARLY ACCESS! For our 1st ep of 2025, we're going BIG with 3 of the Transformers One team from ILM! Stephen, Amy & Alex talk us through character design, animation nods, Easter eggs & more!

Live NOW for Patrons or as a one-off purchase for non-Patrons - LINK BELOW ⬇️

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

Congrats to the #ultramanrising team! Incredibly well deserved!!

[Industrial Light & Magic @ILMVFX]

#UltramanRising brings in 4 nominations at the @AnnieAwards! We could not be more proud of this team. Go see their work now on @Netflix. #FYC

[Evan Michael Lee @Evanmichaellee]

Tomorrow.
Blu-Ray.
Also, a great holiday present 😄
#TransformersOne

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

Congrats to all of the teams! Happy to have been a part of two of these!!!

[Industrial Light & Magic @ILMVFX]

Congratulations to all of our Saturn Award-nominated teams on Transformers One, Twisters, Alien: Romulus, and Deadpool & Wolverine! 🪐

[Industrial Light & Magic @ILMVFX]

From Xenomorphs and Facehuggers to spacecraft and enviroments, explore the concept art that the ILM art department brought to #AlienRomulus. Alien: Romulus is now streaming on @Hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus.

See the full collection: https://t.co/aQMpelHAsu

ILM Art Department:

Aaron McBride
Amy Beth Christensen Smith
Alexander Jaeger
Fred Palacio
Igor Staritsin
Mathilde Marion

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

@ShadowSiloe Thanks so much! It’s gonna be pretty awesome!

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

I get to tag along with legends Ian Milham and Sherry Hitch for a #TransformersOne SF ACM SIGGRAPH talk this Wednesday, come check it out! ⁦@Monkey_Pants⁩ ⁦@vfxsherry⁩ https://t.co/p8m9i2fCV8

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

@WargodARTS The teal racecar.

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

Chris Voy designed half of the #Iacon5000 racers and their alt modes for #TranformersOne, but here are a few of mine, including #Chromia. Each character could transform 1:1, and the visors and facemasks could retract. #Transformers #conceptart

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

@WargodARTS Yep!

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

@ViktorWilfong I LOVE COSMOS

[Ian Milham @Monkey_Pants]

Next Wednesday I'll be teaming up with powerhouses @vfxsherry and @artbyabc to share some Transformers One craftsmanship. Stan Bush will be there in spirit.

https://t.co/r7sbOsMII1

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

Here's a lineup of my earlier in-progress alt mode designs for #TransformersOne. The scale for the 4 main characters is based on their t-cog size and not the final #OptimusPrime #Megatron scale. @ILMVFX @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason #Transformers #conceptart

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

@ViktorWilfong @ScheierJason Yep! We designed the trackers and Airachnid to go together visually.

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

Here are my concepts for #airachnid and trackers from #TransformersOne, including one of Airachnid's first sketches (her spider legs changed quite a bit). Final paint/variations by @ScheierJason (Jason also designed Airachnid's camera eyes & head opening up!) #Transformers

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

Evan Whitefield did the design for the Matrix of Leadership, the chest casing, and the Energon Axe!

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

Few more #TransformersOne art posts! Here are my concepts for the #OrionPax #OptimusPrime evolution, alt mode, and geo/transformation study. Chris Voy did the final design for Optimus Prime, and as always: big thanks to @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason and the @ILMVFX crew!

[Amy Beth Christenson @artbyabc]

@DiamondBatToons @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason @ILMVFX Thanks so much!!!