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The Lion King is a 1994 animated epic musical and dance film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures, the 32nd Disney classic animated feature film and the fifth Disney Renaissance work, which takes inspiration from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The film was a huge success worldwide, not only grossing more than $6 at the box office$800 million, and also won two Oscars. So, how was "The Lion King" filmed?
First of all, we need to understand the process of making an animated film. The production of an animated film is divided into two stages: pre-production and post-production. Pre-production mainly includes script writing, character design, scene design, etc.;Post-production includes storyboarding, animation, sound effects, etc. Both phases played an important role in the production of The Lion King.
In the pre-production phase, directors Jeffrey Katzberg and Roger Ahlers worked together with screenwriter Erin Maitch to complete the script. Inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, they set the story on the African savannah and tell the story of a lion cub named Simba who grows into a lion king. In the process, they also invited a number of experts to revise and refine the script to ensure that the storyline is tight and engaging.
Next up is character design and scenography. In terms of character design, the designers referred to real-life animal images, as well as elements from indigenous African cultures, to create unique animal characters. In terms of scenography, the designers strive to restore the natural features of the African savannah, making the audience feel as if they are in that vast land.
In the post-production stage, storyboard drawing is the first thing to do. Based on the script and character design, the directors and animators broke down the storyline into individual shots, and then drew detailed storyboards. This process requires a lot of time and effort, but it is very necessary in order to guarantee the quality and effect of the animation.
Once you're done storyboarding, it's time to start animating. The animators drew the animation frame by frame based on the storyboard. This process also requires a lot of time and effort, as each frame requires precise control of movements and expressions. During the production of The Lion King, the animators used advanced computer technology, which greatly improved the efficiency and quality of animation production.