“First Bloom” by Liu
Title:
- First Bloom
Conference:
SIGGRAPH Video Review:
Length:
- 4:15
Director(s):
Company / Institution / Agency:
- LAIKA
Description:
Born in a poor family, the boy was sold at a very young age to be a servant for emperor’s daughter in the royal palace. Sharing joy and sorrow, he and the princess grew up together, became friends and soul mates. However, their budding love seemed unrealistic in this feudalistic kingdom. This is a story not only about love, but also expresses the willing to revolt the ruthless oppression of traditional authorities, which is experienced by every individual struggled between old strait-jacket and modern spirit, facing profound changes in Chinese society. This is a fully CG watercolor style short film all animation made by one female Laika animator. in Day time, director worked on Kubo and Two Strings, at night worked on First Bloom. It cost one year and half after working hours, director spent long time research ancient culture references, including paintings, architecture, ceramic, furniture, costume design. Also director used 3d Maya to reference special camera rotating shots, and test unique watercolor style in TV-paint software. Director used Tv-paint, auto desk Maya, adobe premiere, adobe Photoshop for animation part. Composer recorded tradition Chinese instrument DIZI, PIPA and mixing it with 40 people western style Orchestra for music.
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Additional Images:
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- 2017 SA Animation Liu_First Bloom
