Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches

Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches
Miyazaki’s Visual Storytelling Thrives On A Sense Of Flatness That Doesn’t Diminish But Rather Enriches

Miyazaki’s visual storytelling thrives on a sense of flatness that doesn’t diminish but rather enriches his worlds. By compressing the layers of his compositions—merging the foreground’s details, middle ground’s action, and background’s context—he crafts images that feel like living illustrations. Take the Warawara swarming with dishes in "The Boy and the Heron" or the jubilant feast scene in "Spirited Away" : both are packed with vibrant details, yet the visual plane feels collapsed, like a tableau unfolding all at once. This "flatness" isn't a flaw but a deliberate technique, pulling us into the frame as if we’re unrolling a scroll of visual wonder. It’s not depth that Miyazaki aims for—it’s a sheer density of storytelling in every frame, a reminder that 2D animation’s strength lies in its ability to immerse without imitating.

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let’s lay flat on our ovoidal mama

1 year ago

B) The Host

B) The Rabbit

A) The Clown

A) The Storyteller

C) Both of the above

A) The Jester

B) The Game Master

A) The King

How'd I do?

Digital Carnival Voiceline Match Up !

Think you know our favourite performers ? Then surely you can recognise their voices even in writing !

Digital Carnival Voiceline Match Up !
Digital Carnival Voiceline Match Up !

1 . You're just in time for tea ! Be a dear and have a seat .

a) The Jester

b)The Host

c) The Queen

2 . Come on , player ! You look like you've eaten a lemon when you just got started in my studio .

a) The Clown

b)The Rabbit

c)The Artist

3 . Hey , hey , hey ! Wanna hear a joke ? What do you call someone without a nose ? Nobody knows !

a)The Clown

b)The Jester

c)The King

4 .That was amazing , player ! Such flair , such pizzaz ! I'm so proud of you .

a) The Storyteller

b)The Queen

c)The Clown

5 . Look at our little spitfire going out against our knights , dear . You need to do better than , player !

a)The Queen

b)The King

c) Both of the above

6 . Don't worry , player ! Not everyone is born agile like me , it's in my code ! Don't fret for I'll be here at every step of the way !

a) The Jester

b)The Rabbit

c) The Game Master

7 . Just because this is your first time doesn't mean I'm going easy on you .

a) The King

b) The Game Master

c) The Clown

8 . Men ! On my mark and charge your swords ! Ready , steady , GO !

a) The King

b) The Queen

c) The Game Master

Digital Carnival Voiceline Match Up !

We will see later if you're truly are fans of this game by having them all correct !

Reblogs are appreciated to spread more for the fans to answer .

Carnival Au belongs to @sm-baby .

7 months ago
Title card reading: [Storyboarding Basics. Brought to you by NU Animation Club, March 23 2023]. There is a chibi drawing of Feeb drawing on a CINTIQ
Types of shots: Distance from the camera  Close shot: intimacy, emphasis on charater emotion. Example is a close up shot of Gandalf’s face from Fellowship of the Ring.  Long shot: grandiose, emphasis on location. Example is a long shot of Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn arriving at Rohan, visible on a hill in the distance, from the Two Towers.  Note: never start with a close shot. Start with as much location as possible to set the stage for your audience
Rule of thirds: Divide the screen into thirds horizontally and vertically. Try and keep focal points (like eyes) where the lines intersect!  Incorrect example shows Araluna from Archmage Ascending with her eyes below the top third horizontal line.  Correct example shows Araluna from Archmage Ascending with her eyes on the top third horizontal line.
Don’t cut characters off: make sure not to cut off a shot at the characters’ joints. Be especially careful of knees, elbows, hips.  Incorrect example shows a shot of Power and Denji posing for the camera. The left side of the frame cuts off at Power’s wrist. The bottom of the frame cuts off at Denji’s ankles.   Correct example shows a shot of Power and Denji posing for the camera. The left side of the frame cuts off at Power’s forearm. The bottom of the frame cuts off at Denji’s calves.
What is “shorthand”?  Shorthand: a very simplified art style for storybordd that prioritized shape  Do: include shape, size, expression  Do not: include detail  Example is an image of Ryuk from Death Note besides a shorthand drawing of him to scale.  These are NOT illustrations / lineart, they are GUIDES!
Perspective & Gridlines: It is NECESSARY to include gridlines to make your perspective clear for the background artist.   An incorrect example shows Araluna falling on a blank background.  Three correct examples show the same image with gridlines in the background. One shows the gridline as a flat ground. The other shows the gridlone a slanted background in fish eye perspective. The last shows the gridline as a receding wall parallel to the character.
Perspective cheat code: No matter how close characters* are to the camera, the horizontal line will always cross them at the same part of their body.  * must be the same height  Incorrect example shows the horizon line cross Dokja Kim at his shoulders and Junghyeok Yoo, who is in the background, at his knees.  Correct example shows the horizon line cross Dokja Kim and Junghyeok Yoo, who is in the background, at their shoulders.
Perspective tip! Try to avoid having the horizon line run through the middle of the screen.  Raising or lowering the the horizon gives your shots a cinematic feel.  Incorrect shot of Riza Hawkeye running in a forest has the horizon line crossing the center of the frame.   Incorrect shot of Riza Hawkeye running in a forest has the horizon line crossing close to the top of the frame.   Incorrect shot of Riza Hawkeye running in a forest has the horizon line crossing close to the bottom of the frame.

a couple snippets from a presentation i gave at school this past week on storyboarding!!

‼️DISCLAIMER: I am still a student and have only worked on student and indie projects! This is just stuff that I personally find helpful as an amateur, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt!

Happy boarding, friends! ✍️💕

3 months ago
RagaPom Summer Vibes.😎 Yeah I'm Missing Summer Already... 😥

RagaPom summer vibes.😎 Yeah I'm missing summer already... 😥

This was really challenging to paint, but I think it turned out really well. I used a bunch of reference but it was still insanely hard to get the right atmosphere.

I have the Time-lapse up on Patreon, so if you'd like me to continue doing challenging stuff like this, supporting me anyway you can is much appreciated :)

Commissions are also open too.

Hope you enjoy!

1 month ago

When the love for your bro is so strong it stops you from turning into a full homicidal maniac

5 months ago

Zooble realizing they've dodged a major Cain bullet on dipping out on the past adventures.

6 months ago

IMPORTANT: Members of the Arcane, Owl House, and TADC fandoms

Beware of the user @selvania. They are stealing fanarts from these shows and using them as links to adult websites. They have been posting underneath the Arcane, The Owl House, and The Amazing Digital Circus tags, as well as under their fandom's most popular ships (ex: CaitVi, Lumity, Huntlow, ButtonBlossom, Bunnydoll, etc). Assuming it was my mutual’s work, I accidentally clicked on this link. Some of these artists alone are also minors and should not be vulnerable to this kind of content. If you see this user, block and report them if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Members Of The Arcane, Owl House, And TADC Fandoms
IMPORTANT: Members Of The Arcane, Owl House, And TADC Fandoms

For example, this art belongs to @ruezzy and @antisquare. While they are crediting the artists, they are still using it for inappropriate purposes. That isn’t right to the original artists who just wanted to produce content from a series they love.

1 year ago

These are the moments that test Gangle and Zooble's friendship.

was it gangle who taught able the "nya" shit?

Yeah

Was It Gangle Who Taught Able The "nya" Shit?

Gangle brings body pillows to formal events

Was It Gangle Who Taught Able The "nya" Shit?

You know the answer.

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