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The mini-challenges illustrate the wide range of jobs necessary to create a Tokusatsu movie.Pikbest authorizes the User in a non-transferable, non-exclusive manner and on a worldwide basis for the duration of the relevant rights to download, use and modify the Pikbest Content, as expressly permitted by the applicable license and subject to this document. Monster iterations were created within a Googley framework! Above all, we wanted to make sure the beasts were both charming and Googley, and that the mini-challenges were appropriately fun and frantic!” “After deciding to focus on the filmmaking process, we went to work defining the look of the monsters themselves and building out the quick tasks the user had to complete. One style exploration leaned towards a more dramatic Tokusatsu feel. “While several of ideas revolved around a game format, I thought it would be more interesting and engaging to recreate the filmmaking experience from scratch – what better way to get an appreciation for the creative challenges Tsuburaya the director had to face?”Įarly game-like ideas, like this sketch, eventually evolved into the filmmaking experience Initial sketches and notes focused on ways to best capture the frenzy of Tsuburaya’s production style. This guided one of many, many rounds of brainstorming.” “Post-visit, I was resolved to make a Doodle that could show how fun, fast, and totally chaotic the Tokusatsu filmmaking process can be. And there was a palpable respect for the tradition and legacy that they’re upholding through their craft.” The workspace felt organized and messy at the same time, with each member having their own system behind which materials lived where. Their construction process is incredible: all of their costumes and props are made by hand, in a secret studio. “Yes! We wanted to witness the studio’s production in person to be able to create an authentic filmmaking experience within our Doodle. The main set of Tsuburaya Productions, awaiting its monsters.īack up a second.you visited Tsuburaya’s studio? It’s fascinating to me how long-lasting the results of his work has been – it’s easy to see remnants of the Tokusatsu style in Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, Evangelion, and even the Power Rangers.” After many years in the ‘monster business,’ he set up his own practical effects studio, Tsuburaya Productions, which we were lucky enough to visit for this project! Having grown up as a film fan, I’ve always had a deep love for Tokusatsu, so I was eager to find a way to bring attention to Tsuburaya’s art. “Director Eiji Tsuburaya is best known for the famous characters he brought to life, like Ultraman. Who was Tsuburaya, and what drew you to create this tribute to him? Doodler Jennifer Hom led us through the inspiration behind the interactive Doodle: In today’s Doodle, we spotlight one of Tokusatsu’s kings, Eiji Tsuburaya, the quiet pioneer who created Ultraman, co-created Godzilla, and brought Tokusatsu to the global cinematic mainstream. Seen this film before? This live action genre, known as “Tokusatsu” (特撮) in Japanese, is unmistakable in its style, and still evident in many modern beast-based thrillers. Then, stomping towards the camera, the giant moves closer, and closer, until…” Cut!” Suddenly! From behind a hand-built skyline, a towering beast appears! Shaking off a layer of dust, the massive foam-and-rubber monster leans back to act out an amazing roar (the sound effect will be added in later).
