Animation is one of the most fun mediums in filmmaking because it feels like anything is possible. But not all animation is made the same or has the same philosophies behind it. It's a way to make something, not a monolith.That's how you can have two huge companies like Disney and Studio Ghibli, which are paragons in the field, and yet be so different.While both create breathtaking worlds, their approaches to design and storytelling are worlds apart.In this fascinating breakdown by the Pomeroy Art Academy, we dive into the artistic nuances that make Hayao Miyazaki’s work feel so distinct from the classic Disney style.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comBefore We Get Started...I doubt you'd find a kid in America who was not shaped in some way by a Disney movie, and the lucky ones will feel the same way about Studio Ghibli.This is not an argument over who is better, but a case study in why they do things in their own way. Hopefully, a celebration of each.Shape vs. TextureOne of the most immediate differences lies in how characters are built. Disney is famously shape-oriented. And Pixar famously has thicc moms, but that's a different post.Characters like Belle from Beauty and the Beast are designed with a "formula" in mind. They made them specific, with clean silhouettes and proportions that make it easy for animators to understand how a character turns in space.But in contrast, Miyazaki and Ghibli favor texture and rhythm.When looking at Kiki from Kiki’s Delivery Service, you’ll notice...
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