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Anime - Concept to Reality

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Genre Anime & Manga
Format NTSC, Color, Dubbed
Contributor Artist Not Provided
Language English, Japanese
Runtime 1 hour and 45 minutes

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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.

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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

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  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 4 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Color, Dubbed
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2003
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Artist Not Provided
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Tokyopop Pictures
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000CABIZ
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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O. Oyetunde
4.0 out of 5 stars Production in focus
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2006
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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!
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Sylvanus
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY EDUCATIONAL!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2009
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I love this DVD. I was inspired to buy this product by first buying Terrence Walker's "Anigen Bundle" from his website [...]. I also read other reviews of this product and those reviews talk about how rudimentary Terrence Walker's films are. I'm sure he'll say that this was his first film so of course it is not perfect. But the point Mr. Walker is making is that one can make their film on their own. One doesn't have to wait for their idea to be accepted by the major animation studios. With off-the-shelf software and your desktop or laptop computer at home, you too can make aniation films. And, with each successive animation film you make, the better your film making will be. That is why I think this DVD is really Educational. In a nutshell, for all those who wish to get into the animation game, you can start by buying this DVD!!
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Jonathan Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars Stop Hatin', Walker's work is pure innovation!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2004
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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.
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Sebastian
5.0 out of 5 stars Great instructional DVD
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2011
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This is quite an amazing DVD overviewing the process of how one man managed to create animated films through technology that is now avaliable today. It's quite an inspiration
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Busujima Junta
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2004
I think a lot of people have little idea what anime really is. On the net it seems you get the ludest otaku who think that if it isn't fresh from Japan it must be bad. I am GLAD I didn't listen to the naysayers!
I wavered a long time on this one, but I finally had to get it and I can only say ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I wish there was something like this out a long time ago! I am still having trouble believing one artist did all this. What's even better is that he doesn't make a secret about it. He shows exactly how you can do it too! HE shows what software he uses for each step from storyboarding down to music and final editing. I never even considered that one guy could do it, let alone on one computer! It's like Robert Rodriguez on the "Mexico" DVD but for anime!
I've been drawing since I was a child and dreamed of doing something like this, but I always saw hundreds of names in the credits for most shows. "Voices of a Distant Star" looked good, but it was heavy on the 3D stuff and the 2D character stuff was somewhat lacking. Anime: Concept to Reality uses 3D also, but he makes it really look hand drawn. I couldn't even tell what was what, until I watched how it was put together.
I know now that even I could put a show together and make it look good without becoming homeless trying to do it.
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Terry Chan
5.0 out of 5 stars Indie Anime Perfection!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2004
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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Chief
5.0 out of 5 stars A work I have been waiting for!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2003
Anime: Concept to Reality is a production that TOKYOPOP should have pride in. Afterall, with the yearly Rising Stars of Manga contests as well as original manga titles coming soon (one of them, World of Hartz, is the brainchild of Terrence Walker himself), TOKYOPOP is continuing their commitment to bring the world great stories guided by the anime/manga spirit and to end the belief that these stories have to come from Japan only. Anime: Concept to Reality is a must-own for fans of great CGI animation as well as those who want to try their own animated experiments. Afterall, as Mr. Walker said himself, "If you can dream it, you can do it." Diehard otakus who wouldn't consider checking this project out, I think you should. Afterall, it's about time that you see that great anime isn't limited to the land of the rising sun.
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Mr. R. Iddon
3.0 out of 5 stars Very informative for digital animators.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2005
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This DVD has two of Terrence Walker's short films, Understanding Chaos and Shadowskin, both very reminiscent of anime movies like Spriggan, and Ghost in the Shell.
To be brutally honest he might be trying too hard to replicate the style of anime, both films are very dialogue heavy and you honestly get a bit bored of watching. All the animation is key framed, as opposed to motion captured (not surprising since MoCap suits can cost upwards of about £20,000).
The animation isn't bad if not a bit wooden in places; There isn't any lip-synching during the dialogue scenes and I got a tad bored listening to the needlessly complex dialogue which is a shame because the director has obviously put a lot of thought into the storyline; There isn't enough action.
On the plus side for someone like me who's studying digital animation as a profession there's a wealth of information on how he made the two shorts which is really interesting if your wanting to learn 3D and 2D Digital animation. he gives a lot of information on how he produced the various different scenes using three different software packages for model building, 2D backdrops, special effects and 3D animation. Terrence Walker uses Lightwave for the animation, but the techniques he uses can be applied to any 3D application, like Maya, XSI, or 3DS Max.
All in all its worth it if you would like to become an independant animator, or just want some tips on how to use 3D applications.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great extra features on this title
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2006
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okay so the 2 short stories on the disc arn't going to win an oscar but they are of a proffessional quality and this ONE chap made all of it including the voiceing and writing the music never mind all the 2d and 2d animation the biggest plus points i can see with this dvd is the extras and breakdowns of the scenes he made for some of the character animation and special fx and also gives a great account of how 'doable' it is these day for a one man utfit to muscle up next to and look as good as any MAJOR film/animation studio with a home pc and off the shelf [and inexpensive i'd add too] software such as lightwave and mirage [now tvpaint].

a great insight into film making and you should also consider ''voices from a distant star'' as a second dvd as this too was created in a one man studio with lightwave/phtotshop and after effects....very inspiring both of these dvd's
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