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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

Exploring the Enchanting Fusion of Brush Style Animation and Chinese Ink Painting in Modern Filmmaking

Li Jin E, Azahar Harun, Muhammad Nur Firdaus Nasir

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i2/20792

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The introduction explores the fascinating world of brush-style animation and Chinese ink painting, highlighting their unique artistic qualities and historical significance. and Experience the Nationalization of Chinese Animation. Brush-style animation involves techniques that emulate hand-painted brushwork in animation, offering fluid and organic movements. A notable example of this style is seen in "The Tale of Princess Kaguya," known for its captivating watercolor-like animation. In contrast, Chinese ink painting, deeply rooted in Chinese culture, employs black ink and shades of gray to create intricate compositions. Its origins can be traced to ancient China, with the Tang and Song Dynasties playing crucial roles in its development. The iconic "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" by Zhang Zeduan and Shen Zhou's expressive style are celebrated examples. Furthermore, the guide on creating ink brush style animation is outlined, emphasizing conceptualization, storyboarding, choice of tools (digital or traditional), keyframe creation, brushstroke techniques, optional coloring, animation, export, and post-production. The captivating fusion of traditional Chinese ink painting techniques with modern animation technology is exemplified by the acclaimed film "Big Fish & Begonia," directed by Xuan Liang and Chun Zhang, It showcases the visual brilliance and cultural richness of the Nationalization of Chinese Animation, which can be achieved through this unique animation style

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(Li Jin et al., 2024)
Li Jin, E., Harun, A., & Nasir, M. N. F. (2024). Exploring the Enchanting Fusion of Brush Style Animation and Chinese Ink Painting in Modern Filmmaking. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(2), 1094–1103.