![]() But after many years Studio Ghibli never fails to bring about masterpieces of animated films. In traditional animation the images were drawn by hand on cels to be photographed and exhibited on film.” It’s take extremely long for an animated film to come to life. “Animation is a dynamic medium in which images or objects are manipulated to appear as moving images. This is an extremely hard skill to craft. ![]() Even Howl’s home which is an ugly brown is beautifully contrasted across the sky blue background, among the mountains. The colors throughout the entire film is a mix of pastel and seasonal colors, when flashing toward the war it becomes harsh and black. Each character is carefully crafted, each line is sharp. Howl must try to protect Sophie and himself before time runs out. Each side is blaming the other for the events that have unfolded. Along with this, war is raging between two different kingdoms, due to a missing prince. Wanting to reverse the spell Sophie goes after Howl in search of answers. The witch cured her because she was jealous that Sophie had suddenly befriended the handsome wizard Howl, whom the witch wanted for her own. It’s the story of a young girl named Sophie who magically is turned old, when she encounters the witch of the waste. Set in a fictional kingdom with modern aged technology, Howls Moving Castle offered the audience stunning animation and a heart ripping plot. The film is loosely based off the novel by British author Diana Wynn Jones. Sophie’s happy, contented face staring at Calcifer complements the serene background beautifully.įinally, what would the Howl no Ugoku Shiro without Howl’s castle? With its intricate details, the castle itself is the epitome of excellent artistry displayed once again by Ghibli.ハウルの動く城 or Howls Moving Castle, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. This is one of the best still shots from the film. We can also admit that Sophie’s beauty amplifies when there’s compassion in her eyes. Who knew one could spill so many tears? Apparently, one is entitled to exaggerating scenes for art’s sake. How many things can you spot from this shot alone? If this is not enough proof of the infinite patience artists put behind the film, then I don’t know how else to convince you. Then there’s Howl’s room, mysterious and full of all things glittery and misplaced. The buildings are drawn in a European style, as the story, based on an English novel, is set in Europe. This shop, with its colorful walls, is in contrast with the bleak town. Who could forget Sophie’s hat shop? It’s the place where her adventure began. Sophie’s garden would never look as enchanting without the lines, shadows, and colors that clothe it. Yoji Takeshige and Noboru Yoshida supervised the concept, character, and background design of Howl no Ugoku Shiro. This is the face that captured the hearts of many women, both in the movie and in the real world. This is one of the first sketches of Howl. ![]() Most all of the concepts for the motion picture are based on his initial drawings. He is said to be responsible in making the rough sketches for Howl no Ugoku Shiro (Howl's Moving Castle). ![]() Hayao Miyazaki is known for his unique style of art. You can see the development of the art uncover before your eyes. The Art of Howl's Moving Castle is a collection of sketches, drawings, and full-colored pages of scenes and characters from the movie.
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