Little Soldier Zhang Ga - Storyboard Creation for a Large-Scale Animated Film (Includes 1 CD)

Author: Sun Lijun
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is a true record of the entire process and core secrets of the shot list creation for a large-scale animated film in China. The animated film Little Soldier Zhang Ga was directed by Sun Lijun, Dean of the Animation Academy at the Beijing Film Academy, and produced by four organizations including the Youth Film Studio and Beijing Television Station. It took six years to complete, with an investment of 12 million RMB, featuring over 1,400 shots and 160,000 artwork pieces, all created by the dedication and wisdom of over 600 animation elites. It is China's first animated film with a realistic theme, awarded the government prize "Huabiao Film Award" and widely recognized by leaders from relevant national departments, veteran film artists, and numerous professional animation professionals and institutions in China.
The book has over 1,000 pages and is fully color-printed, revealing the original creative materials and behind-the-scenes stories of Little Soldier Zhang Ga, which is rare abroad but a pioneering effort in China. It serves as an invaluable classic reference for animation students, teachers, animation enthusiasts, directors, and investors to broaden their artistic horizons, summarize the principles of shot list creation, master the production process of animated films, and improve their shot list creation skills. The book can be used as a model for reference and holds both inspirational and collectible value.
The accompanying CD-ROM includes highlights from the animated film Little Soldier Zhang Ga. The publication of this book is sure to push the popularization and advancement of Chinese animation education to a new high!