Anime - Concept to Reality

Starring:Anime-Concept to Reality
Studio: Tokyopop Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Featuring two original animated features, Shadowskin and Understanding Chaos, Tokyopop also offers the viewer an in-depth look into the world of 3D animation with exclusive creator interviews, tips on character design, software choices, voice over, and editing. Are you ready to turn your concept into reality?

System Requirements:

Running Time 105 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE
Amazon.com
In Voices of a Distant Star, Makoto Shinkai proved that a single, talented artist using contemporary computer technology can create a film that approaches studio quality. Anime: Concept to Reality attempts to do the same thing, but falls short. The disc offers two short, highly derivative sci-fi films by Terrence Walker, followed by the sort of how-I-did-it interviews usually reserved for far more accomplished artists. As the films were made in the U.S., they don't really qualify as anime, nor does Walker explain the animation process in ways that teach viewers much of anything. Aspiring filmmakers can learn more about how anime films are really made from Animation Runner Kurumi. The mystery is why TokyoPop bothered to issue an elaborate and deceptively titled showcase for someone whose work barely rises above the student level. Caveat emptor. (Rated 13 and older: mild profanity, violence, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon

Average customer rating:

Production in focus
Stop Hatin', Walker's work is pure innovation!
Anyone can be a critic - I say, "TERRENCE ROCKS!"
Anyone can be a critic - I say, "TERRENCE ROCKS!"
Indie Anime Perfection!

Anime - Concept to Reality
Starring: Anime-Concept to Reality
Manufacturer: Tokyopop Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000CABIZ
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Amazon.com

In Voices of a Distant Star, Makoto Shinkai proved that a single, talented artist using contemporary computer technology can create a film that approaches studio quality. Anime: Concept to Reality attempts to do the same thing, but falls short. The disc offers two short, highly derivative sci-fi films by Terrence Walker, followed by the sort of how-I-did-it interviews usually reserved for far more accomplished artists. As the films were made in the U.S., they don't really qualify as anime, nor does Walker explain the animation process in ways that teach viewers much of anything. Aspiring filmmakers can learn more about how anime films are really made from Animation Runner Kurumi. The mystery is why TokyoPop bothered to issue an elaborate and deceptively titled showcase for someone whose work barely rises above the student level. Caveat emptor. (Rated 13 and older: mild profanity, violence, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon

Description

Concept to reality combines two animated features with a comprehensive how-to section for consumers interested in creating their own anime. Anime: Concept to Reality introduces the exciting world of do-it-yourself computer animation. It includes two animated short features, "Understanding Chaos" and "Shadowskin" and also includes a 20 minute "How-To" segment which will show viewers how they can create their own Anime from start to finish, including character design, 3D imaging and rendering, voice over and music creation, and editing. All with equipment and software that is affordable and easy to use.

Customer Reviews:

Production in focus.......2006-04-27

Its good to watch a Professional talk about how he/she goes about producing their animation from the concept to the final end product and also tools and methods that were valuable during this process. Brilliant!

Stop Hatin', Walker's work is pure innovation!.......2004-05-24

Charles Solomon's editorial criticism is more misleading than his recommendations. I bought Concept to Reality, in addition to those suggested by Solomon, to ensure that if Walker had been lax in his explanations I'd have other pieces of "Edu-tainment" to keep me satisfied. However, now I know it was unnecessary to buy the other pieces that do nothing more than detract from the central issues of learning digital manga techniques. Walker's DVD goes into more depth on the use of Lightwave and Aura software to achieve a 2D art look with 3D objects than any other DVD I've seen.

Walker also appears to be the only english speaking artist, since the others use subtitles, and delayed voice overs.
But, in sum, Terrence Walker should be given more credit for having built an independent film catalogue without all the resources that abound for artists, only in Japan.

So, if you're new to the processes of digital manga, and living in the U.S. I would strongly recommend that you take a look at Walker's techniques, they're the most practical.

Anyone can be a critic - I say, "TERRENCE ROCKS!".......2004-03-12

As the owner, operator of a one-woman studio, I had the pleasure of seeing Terrence's work last year when I ordered both shorts from his website. I am deeply interested in what other small studios are doing and capable of doing. No, Terrence's work doesn't look or sound like Disney, Pixar, or Miyazaki, but was it supposed to? His work is outstanding, inspiring, and a real technical breakthrough BECAUSE HE IS ONE PERSON DOING WHAT THE CORPORATE STUDIO'S TAKE 500 TO 1,000 PEOPLE TO DO. Jeffrey Lew's "Killer Bean" didn't look or sound like 'Shrek' or 'Monsters Inc.' either. But the work of both these men breaks new ground and I, for one, am thankful. I salute Mr. Walker and StudioArtFX on bringing originality, courage, and persistence to the task of one-person/one computer animation production. I am pleased and proud to be amoung such talented people.
C.M. Ralph
Owner, Digital Backlot Studio

Anyone can be a critic - I say, "TERRENCE ROCKS!".......2004-03-12

Indie Anime Perfection!.......2004-03-03

Man, this dude shows you everything. I thought he was going to have the hook up, but he's doing it on normal computers with Lightwave 3D and other programs anyone can get. He gets into some detail too.

If you're into that kind of stuff, he goes off on his bone setup, his IK rig for his characters. He shows off how to do those cool Robotech type smoke trails in 3D. He shows how to do explosions and even hot melting metal. Awesome!

I can't wait until there's another one. I hope TOKYOPOP does it, cause I can't get enough! If you like stuff like Jin Roh and Blood: The Last Vampire and especially if you want to know how to MAKE it, you HAVE to get this thing. You can't lose!

Sign me up for the next one!

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