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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2019.17.6.373

A Flat Staging Studies in the Animation "Song of the Sea(2014)"  

Kim, Soong-Hyun (Dept. of Visual Communication Design, Yeungnam University)
Lee, Tae-Hoon (Dept. of Digital Contents, Kyung-Hee University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.17, no.6, 2019 , pp. 373-380 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, I examined the visual elements for narrative structure and the symbols, scene components and visual styles in the images through analyze the flat staging in Tomm Moore's animated feature film, . As a research method, I figure out the general theories about staging and analyze extracted scenes which revealed flat staging in the , then summarize and clarify the flat staging production elements and features of Tomm Moore. As a result, in , the composition of the screen using the basic shapes, the screen composition containing the spiral which is symbol of the Celtic traditional pattern, the stable and flat frame expression through the balanced screen composition, expression of spatial sensation using perspective, appearance of the period by using the inverted perspective, and composition that can emphasize the flat formability are appeared as a characteristic. Through this, the two-dimensional planarity was maximized to convey the feeling of appreciating the illustrations of fairy tales. Tomm Moore, who produced animation based on folk tales in order to inherit the traditional culture of Ireland, has been attracting worldwide attention because of its flat staging to help narrative, enhancing the original expression and performance of animation. I hope that this study will be used as basic data for industry workers and researchers who make unique and excellent animated feature film.
Keywords
Flat Staging; Composition; Tomm Moore; Animation; Song of the Sea;
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