Before watching Akira this past week I had already seen it once before. Watching it a second time made me pay attention to smaller details that I missed the first time. Now, when I watch older anime I start to pay attention to the art style a lot more and the things that they do now that they stopped doing a long time ago, or the other way around. I found that in Akira you can tell they spent a lot of time working on details when creating the scenery and the different spots used in the movie. We have lost this in a lot of animes today because now when anime is created, plots are usually made to last through multiple episodes. We do not get as many Anime movies because creators of the anime often want to continue their series. I believe that in these longer series they use art styles that are not too complicated but are still interesting to watch. Backgrounds often have no movement and are still pictures. In Akira you can really recognize the movement and detail that the creators put into the background.
Here's an example of how you can see parts in the background that are almost just as detailed as some of the information in the front. Occasionally even more detailed.
Akira also does a great job in creating mood within the atmosphere of the scene. In this picture, it is clear that the scenery is supposed to be run down and unclean. Different elements are used to create this feeling for the viewer which is all something that adds to the plot in the finished product.
You can tell by looking at it that it's older. The lines are not as sharp as they usually are in newer shows/movies . Other than looking at just the art style, the clothing that characters are wearing and the scenes that are created are all indications of an older film style. Considering when this film came out, and considering the technical advances that we have today, this film has done an amazing job.
Tyler, it is not Rocket Science. Please put your last name in the blog title. If doing so won you a hundred dollars, you would do it without fail. Please learn to follow directions. I like your points about the background. What series do you watch consistently?
ReplyDeleteOkay I have it up there now. As far as what series do I watch consistently right now..I am still trying to find something new to watch. I followed Deathnote for a while and I also followed One Piece a lot..but eventually got lost, I'm probably going to start watching that again because I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteAnd sorry about the last name! The whole blogging thing is new to me..and kind of confusing still..but I'm getting it! Haha
ReplyDeleteLike any other industry anime has become commercialized to the point where they have to pound out movie after movie forcing them to cut corners. I had a fascination with anime growing up and I must say, those were the days. The background scenery is unbelievable to say the least, to think that an artist spent hours of his time and dedication to toil out with such detail a scenery no one would really get a chance to truly appreciate. this old style anime is drawn and not created by computers. also tyler on a completely different note, what do we have to read for time motion narrative?
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