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Kazuya Sasahara
is a Japanese animation director, CG designer, CG director. Career After dropping out from Musashino Art University, he started his career in 3DCG, inspired by his teacher Mitsuru Kaneko. In 1995, he received Best Award in Digital Entertainment Program, sponsored by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. In 1997, he founded Sasahara Gumi Ltd., which will change its name to Anima Inc. In December 2012, he left Anima Inc. and moved to a movie production company, ILCA Inc. He uses LightWave 3D for production, and through his interest in education of 3DCG artists, made significant effect in the popularity of the software in Japan. In 2011, his work Cat Shit One as director was nominated for 9th Annual VES Awards in Animated Short category, sponsored by Visual Effects Society. In 2014, his project Dai-Shogun - Great Revolution was decided to be adopted as TV animation series. He took the role of CG Movie Director for the Pachinko arcade machines based on the anime. In November 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animation Director
An animation director is either the director in charge of all aspects of the animation process during the production of an animated film or television, and animated segment for a live action film or television show, or the animator in charge of correcting layouts and drawings. The difference between the two is largely the difference between the western and eastern animation industries. Responsibilities Western production pipeline In western animation, such as Disney, the responsibilities of an animation director include directing the storyboards, character designs, background animation, and other technical aspects of a project's animation. Some animated film productions may split the duties between an animation director, who focuses on the creation of the animation, and a director who oversees all other aspects of the film. A supervising animator is commonly in charge of all aspects of the design and artwork for a single major character. The supervising animator oversees a group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |