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Thanks so much Iblarder! I really appreciate the lovely compliment. What's your username on Instagram?
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Maybe if you give me five years, Roar!
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08.23.2015, 05:48 AM |
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The animation will be very short, just to show the capabilities of the puppets. It will 'capture a moment' rather than tell a story. I'm making them more from the perspective of showing my skills with puppet fabrication
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08.19.2015, 04:48 PM |
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Thanks Flare! I hope so too, my exhibition will be next summer, so I've got a while (but given the amount to do and my busy uni schedule, not long at all, haha)
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08.15.2015, 11:45 AM |
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08.14.2015, 05:19 PM |
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Ah nice, thanks for the research everyone! So it seems to be 20th March in the UK, that's exciting. Usually I'm not very hyped for Takahata's stuff, but the style of this film looks really cool and different.
It's based off of a Japanese folk story, right? I love how bizarre fairy tales often are. Also, the soundtrack by Hisaishi is looking to be another triumph. Looking forward to it
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01.20.2015, 04:20 PM |
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01.07.2015, 09:07 AM |
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I would agree that she wanted to kill her; earlier in the film Moro said that she planned to 'bite her head off'. I think Lady Eboshi's survival was important in the plot in terms of redemption and peace at the end.
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01.07.2015, 09:06 AM |
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Wowww Arren, this is fantastic - looks like you're having an amazing time! Do you plan to visit the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka at some point?
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01.10.2014, 05:24 AM |
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Merry Christmas Arren! Is it largely celebrated in Japan? Hope you're enjoying your time over there Christmas Eve here in the UK!
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12.24.2013, 12:33 PM |
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It was directed by Yonebayashi but Miyazaki did the scripting I think?
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12.23.2013, 05:40 AM |
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Woah!! Majorly jealous. My Arrietty OST arrived the other day, very excited
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10.13.2013, 11:59 AM |
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My situation is similar to Orphic - raised in a religious household but no longer religious. My parents are Christians and I greatly respect their faith, it just isn't what I believe in.
Considering the name of the original poster, seems likely they're a robot and not a real person. I like the idea of this thread regardless! So, new discussion of the day:
Do you own any pets? I have a cat called Hunter. He's a blue korat, which is sub-breed of Siamese. In the 90s they were nearly extinct and then they started breeding them in Thailand again. Here's my boy!
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09.16.2013, 04:03 AM |
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I agree entirely! Poppy Hill is also up there in my top 5
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09.15.2013, 04:36 AM |
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Sorry leonboy, but I have to disagree!
I concur that old-school animation such as Conan greatly emphasises the skill of the artist, because it is created solely using traditional techniques that take skill and mastering, but that doesn't mean modern animation can't achieve the same charm.
It's undeniable that Miyazaki's influence over his films are huge as director, but you have to remember the whole team of people behind him putting the work in. Yonebayashi and Goro's styles are different to Miyazaki's, as is Takahata's. Yes, Miyazaki is most certainly a genius, he has every element of creating a powerful animation nailed and his confidence in what he does shines through in his work. But I believe that diversity is valuable within Ghibli, and the films produced by different directors have their merits.
Obviously it's a matter of opinion, but there are a good few scenes in both Arrietty and Poppy Hill that are memorable and heart-warming; charming in their own right.
Neither are massively plot-based, (similar to Whisper of the Heart), but I believe that their strength is more in the subtle conveyance of emotions and feelings that viewers can perhaps relate to. Both are coming-of-age type films in different respects - Arrietty is discovering who she is and what she wants as she ages, Umi and Shun are reflecting on their losses in the past and the futures they can perhaps build together.
To say that these films shouldn't need magnificent music, to me, is ludicrous. Miyazaki's reliance on Joe Hisaishi, who composed the music for most of his films, is pretty massive. Imagine the train scene in Spirited Away without 'The Sixth Station', the finale of Princess Mononoke without 'Ashitaka and San, the tree growing scene in My Neighbour Totoro without 'Moonlight Flight'. Arguably, the animation needs the music as much as the music needs the animation!
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09.12.2013, 04:31 PM |
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Wowww, that's a lot for college! I thought that spending £160 on art materials was bad, haha!
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09.09.2013, 01:54 PM |
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I second what Roar said about Kondo, I absolutely LOVED Whisper of the Heart...he had such a promising career ahead! His death was so tragic.
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09.09.2013, 01:52 PM |
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Excited for Poppy Hill! Buying it on the release day for sure
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09.06.2013, 05:58 AM |
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Of course a lot of credit must go to Miyazaki, but I agree with Spidey. And when you think of the hundreds of people behind the production of these masterpieces, it put things into perspective.
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09.06.2013, 05:57 AM |
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09.03.2013, 12:24 PM |
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