Behind The Scenes Of "Spirited Away" (Part 1)

[lester1016]

I am a Filipino and I just watched this on TV and it just made me a fan of it just ll of a sudden I really love the movie and I wish they make a sequel so I searched in Google, I found one but it was not an official sequel , it was fan made but it was really nice. To all Spirited Away fans I recommend you read the sequel. Search spirited away 2 in Google , the site will be at fanfiction

[tbrodin1]

One of the most beutiful movies i have Ever seen. And im hayao miazakis first fan Ever !!! Soo beutiful movies. And My dream is too meet him or he makes a anime Movie about me or i can be a  voiceactor . I have seen all hayao miazakis movies and i Will never be tired of them ^-^ thank you for bringing us your art !

[icosaaa]

I had a mini heart-attack when Miya-san's cigarette brushed against the papers briefly, but then I realized, oh, it's not lit...

Relief on multiple levels

[summerslumbers]

LOL I love the

Did you ever see an eel cleaned?

: No...

: The japanese culture is doomed

XD Miyazaki is awesome

[naruto52222222222222]

I love the how some animator study the environment and physics so they could use it as a reference for their project

[Tatianna10]

@naruto52222222222222 all animaters have to, but the studio chibli team goes into greater detail

[88misscupcake88]

if that lady shoved her hand down my throat i woulda bit her hand off and swallowed it :) lol

[hottsqueakylilmaria]

4:25...... IS MIYAZAKI SMOKING???!!!

[Madmonkeythegreat]

genious!

[Aprilrockpop]

my favorite anime movie

[sailoreric97]

I feel bad for the dog :(

[101FallingRock]

I wish Miyazaki sama was my grandpa.

[biracialKlown]

this is a very good gem.

[kutekayla28]

Miyazaki Dont Die!!! Your an awesome Guy you made me love spirited away more that any movie in the world!!! What will happen when your gone??!!! What will happen to all the good movies!!! You have Amazing Talen Miyazaki!!! You should really make the best of it!!!

[adsweaty]

miazaki cant age!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[richielucasrochester]

At 3:32 A Golden Retriever!

[PrivateLunicorn]

WOW, just, WOW

[Here4FunNLaughs]

i love how they still hand draw their animation it so great and shows how passionate they are about their work

[Suzumichan10]

Their work had paid off <333

[chidoriookami]

It's hard for me to re-watch miyazaki's films xD the emotions i get are just to vivid, too real, making me wana be in the movie, or examine if parts of my life shared qualities of his films' "stories." He should win tons more awards

[r4ybc]

@tongofication, got to the truth about a lot more bad effects being published in CGI. Simply because it's cheaper, and allows less dedicated producers to complete an animation. You get the same thing in all trades, signwriting for example. The technical side of CGI, the model making, takes a huge amount of expertise to get right and is not often at fault. The 'post render effects', where some quick cheats are used with bad taste, often wreck the animation.

[Brawler656]

i wish ghibli lives for a loooong time and continue what he does....he is a legend

[tongofication]

So there will be a higher percentage of good work with traditional animation than with computer. I think that if Ghibli used computer animation, they just did the same exact thing they always do, but on computer, it would yield the same results that their traditional animation would. There doesn't seem to be much of a difference to me. I'm not saying Ghibli should stop using traditional animation. It's what they've always used, it's what they know. Anyway, that's my thoery on all of this.

[tongofication]

Which may make you think that computer animation is the cause, when it's actually completely up the artists/animators. It's not like since you use a pencil, instead of a photoshop brush, that the characters you draw will automatically be better looking, more interesting, and more relatable. Then, since traditional animation is much more difficult, only the most passionate animators who can dedicate themselves to it will use it, since the bad animators wouldn't have the patience to use it.

[tongofication]

Then, the thing about "drawing on a computer removes far more feeling from the art": I think that(this also relates to the efficiency of computer animation), since animation on the computer is easier, there is a lot more computer animation than traditional. Plus, on the computer, there are "shortcuts" an animator can take, such as tweening, which a lot of cartoons use now. So, that means there's going to be more crappy stuff with computer animation.

[ToviaPicoru]

D'aaawww! That dog reminds me of the dog I had! :D

[sharpezor]

You've got to be pretty high fucking tier workaholic elite animator to even be in Miyazaki's peripheral vision.

[lockide]

about stating than cgi/3d can't portray feelings

[lockide]

@animdesk

You sir, just lost all credibility.

[wizzra]

@lockide about what?

[mymeo1011]

i wish i was miyazaki's aprentice

hope he dont died till then

[321beth321]

their choking the dog... :(

[Vampiregirl219]

It's amazing how the staff members and the director work together to make a great movie. I watch the film by the way and I loved it

[jeanluc6430]

cgi and 3d are unnecessary. It helps animators to meet (stupid) demand and to get work in on deadlines.

[kylehyde28]

Why is everyone talking about his death? Why not talk about what he'll do next, instead of talking about his death?

[thatSaori]

I have to stop thinking about Miyazaki's death or the tears in my eyes will come streaming down my face ;____;

[hmjohnson2196]

computer technology has really become amazing lately...that's why it makes me sad that he is at his old age. imagine the kind of work he could have done.

[music0lover0audrey]

i'm kind of sad at the fact that miyazaki could die in about ten years...

I'll be the one crying the most D:

[RainFTWs]

i still dont understand why that use hand made animation...sure its not really a big difference than drawing it on the computer but...isnt it alot faster?

[Littletran22]

@RainFTWs

maybe studio ghibli wants to keep its originality

[animdesk]

@RainFTWs cgi/3d cannot protray feelings

[hanluy1215]

@animdesk of course it can. Up? Wall-E? Kung-fu Panda 2? (which I cried, twice). It's all about good storytelling. If Ghibli's storytelling is its heart, then its 2D usage will be its body. Besides, Ghibli does use CGI: Mononoke Hime, this film, and Hauru no Ugoku Shiro, but sparingly and at appropriate sequences. The studio knows how to use the best of both worlds, and at the right time.

[RainFTWs]

@animdesk

Well not 3d, i meant DRAWING on the computer using a drawing tablet, instead of pen and paper.

[harumatsu]

@RainFTWs It's way slower than doing it on paper...

Even if you use a Cintiq... But a lot of animators do it digitally.

[RainFTWs]

@harumatsu

slower than paper?! why?

[wizzra]

@RainFTWs paper is always faster, no matter what, we at animdesk uses cintiq, and although we love it, paper is unbeatable

[TheBakaTsumi]

@animdesk Not necessarily true: look at Toy Story. :D

[tongofication]

I'm a little confused by some of the comments here. May someone explain to me how paper animation faster than computer animation? It doesn't make sense to me. On the computer, mistakes can be fixed far easier, you can instantly play back your animation to see if it looks right, plus many other small things that make it seem just a little more efficient.

[Embodiment3x2]

@animdesk Only if 3D animation is low budget or the animator is without talent. There is no difference in emotional content, just different tools.

[raddada100]

@animdesk I'm afraid i disagree. What about movies like UP and WALL-E and Toy Story? Those films portrayed feelings incredibly well with CGI

[chidoriookami]

@raddada100 I think the central issue is the direction of the movie :D studio ghibli has been consistent in gathering the viewer's emotions aside from the entertainment ;o which is a direction that disney is trying to get onto now, --because "anime" and "T-Anime" is getting much more popular lol

[raddada100]

@chidoriookami thats correct my dear friend. its all in the direction :) i just hope disney gets better!

[RainFTWs]

@animdesk

Oh yeah?

/watch?v=Ozc_zHWo9jk&feature=c­hannel_video_title

PC can do anything paper can do.

[XoSs]

@animdesk Sorry, but TOOLS DO NOT MATTER. It is the ARTIST responsible for the feelings. CGI, hand drawn, 3d, 2d, doesn't matter.

[AnalogueAbsynth]

@XoSs yeah but hand drawn animations do have a certain charm them that 3d animations have never been able to capture.

[XoSs]

@AnalogueAbsynth I'm no enthusiast for either side here. I dont think either format is more powerful or in any way 'better'. I believe it's very shallow to judge work on the tools used. Yes, 3d can feel very cold and lack a charm. However, that's not due to the medium, it's due to the artist. I've seen just as many hand drawn animations that were cold and lacked a certain charm.

[AnalogueAbsynth]

@XoSs fine, you win.

[XoSs]

@AnalogueAbsynth thanks for not cursing at me. i was pretty hesitant to say anything out of fear of the average youtube discussion.

[HotPocketsBoy]

@animdesk Watch "Up" then try to say that again.

[mycollegeshirt]

@animdesk eghh come on don't go nutts, plus some of miyazaki's films used computers i love hand drawn animation as much as the next guy, but I think Miyazaki describes it best, he said with the computer something subtle is lost, cg is not better or worse, they are simply different styles, that said Hayao Miyazak's works are undoubtedly better

[bongo2425]

@animdesk Auch... that pretty harsh.. I think is harder to do it in Cg animation.. but taking in consideration that with 2d animation specially anime the animation is so subtle I'd say people give it more though.. however.. take a look at pixar, In my opinion they're doing a great job there's some of the best animation I've ever seen there.

[wizzra]

@bongo2425 yes, pixar and other friends does indeed make amazing 3d animation. However, I get the feeling that for every new movie (in 3D) they release, it is nothing but showing how great their software has become in the disguise of a story. Every 3D movie has a new fx (Water, smoke, fire..etc) more sophisticated renderings, more polygons, muscle control. But sometimes fact that when someone sit and draw all of it by hand (well, not all obviously) gives more life and emotion than cgi ever will.

[sunzoo1]

@wizzra That could be true only if all 2d animators had brains...unfortunately that is not the case. 3d has just as much a chance to convey emotion as anything else if the animator is decent. I trust that you are a retard, btw.

[Soggycakes]

@animdesk That's absurd.

[analoganimation]

@animdesk I disagree. CG animation can portray feelings. Just look at the best Pixar stuff. 2D animation just looks better though and is more fun to do. In my opinion

[Clan90N]

@RainFTWs the outcome is totally different.i'm a 2D animation major student.the outcome of hand drawn animation is awesome.

[Charmenda]

@RainFTWs just straight out; it's pure art! PC is not art!

[Treebroth]

@RainFTWs drawing it on a computer isn't faster at all

[pasna45]

@RainFTWs drawing on a computer removes far more feeling from the art, it looks crap, it's like the difference between old pokemon, the first pokemon and that new shitty looking fake pokemon they have now, it just doesn't look the same, especially with manga, people can tell the difference instantly, because drawing on the computer just looks fake and has no style.

[chidoriookami]

@RainFTWs Also, Miyazaki's films arent really "Anime" or "Animation" alone, but more of a higher level of film, Transcended Anime maybe, (T-Anime) where your emotions are captured despite some feelings of "can it be real?"-ness, those kinds of themes that make you ask if what you're feeling is because of the it being "animated" or if you're starting to see the film at a deeper level where you surprise yourself. ;o

[hanluy1215]

@RainFTWs answer above is not really sufficient. Of course 3D can portray feelings - have you not been moved by any Pixar movies? Of course, my answer will be brief too. But in hand-drawn, each detail (cell) that needs to move or be moved is treated with the same importance. An animator (human being, not comp) is treating the movement and fluidity of those cells. Moving your wrist, hand and tool (pen/pencil) is more natural then clicking away. That takes a secondary translation of ideas.

[somberlight]

@hanluy1215, i presume the actual answer might have something to do with it being too perfect. its the same with musicians; some people refuse to use new gear, because if they would, they'd lose the little faults, slips and mishaps that makes analog (the older) gear sound like it does. digital gear would replicate the original sound just fine, but it would loose those little faults in the process thus making the new sound way too clinical (as in, too perfect). am i making any sense?

[alypkm]

@RainFTWs its anime style

[hojima]

@RainFTWs Its slower by hand but it is higher quality. It is that simple

[BEARISMFASHION]

live longer Mr.Miyazaki ^^

I always prey for you

[number1Otakuchannel]

wow thatseems like such an awsome job!!!! id love to do somthinbg like that! X3

i love the way thedag was all like"wtf!? who r u ppl!!"

[Timelessthought]

It makes me sad that Miyazaki is getting older :(

[ilovetheworldandu]

@Timelessthought i know wat will happen when he dies who will be the next greatist animator O0O

[Meenie92]

@Timelessthought I know :(

[Klaypexer]

@Timelessthought Why the hell can't all the cool people live forever.

[sedd1234]

This man is nothing short of an animation god.

[kishuandichigo]

these people diserve a reward 4 making an awsome anime and 4 working soo hardd on it

[fromstart2finish]

You dont see anything like this anymore in the animation biz. That's why i will be sad when Miyazaki dies :(. Everything is gonna focus so much on graphics and 3d that the story is gonna is paid little attention and winds up lame or stupid. Its already happened to american animators. Ghibli is still hanging in there though......

[Soni758]

@fromstart2finish

Why are people talking like he's going soon?

HE'S NOT!

He's got plenty years ahead of him!!!!

[treysan257]

it was an excellent movie...anyone who is just starting out watching anime..i would recommend this move...

[LOLgerasim]

i think making cartoons is alot harder then making films

[claire1909]

It looks so...complicated... Gosh, I could never do such work. The staff is amazing...

[Askepott60]

what are he doing when he gone open dog`s mouth? 3:42

[wizzra]

@Askepott60 there is a scene in the movie when chihiro is stuffing Sen (in dragon form) a medicine into is mouth.

[IRSPONGEBOB]

4:00

Wow, looks like she's trying to choke the poor thing! :P

Love this movie though.

[TheCoco47]

OMG IS HE DEAD?

[trivuong]

jeez look at how hard they work.

[CorpusChristi83]

@trivuong Incredibly hard workers, even Miyazaki stays there till late late at night. I guess thei family must understand.

[twilighthippie1]

Awesome!!!!!