Studio Ghibli Whisper of the Heart Storyboards Complete Works Volume 10

Product Description

Experience the magic of Studio Ghibli with the storyboard book for "Mimi wo Sumeba" (Whisper of the Heart), directed by Yoshifumi Kondo and written by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. This book offers a unique glimpse into the filmmaking process, showcasing the detailed blueprints that guided the creation of this beloved film. The storyboards include intricate details such as camera work, character movements, psychological commentary, and instructions for sound effects and music, providing a comprehensive understanding of the film's visual and auditory elements.

Additionally, the book features the short film "On Your Mark," which was released in theaters alongside "Mimi wo Sumeba." This inclusion offers fans an extra treat, further enriching their appreciation of Studio Ghibli's artistry.

Hayao Miyazaki, a renowned animation film director, contributed significantly to this book. His expertise and experience are evident in the detailed storyboards and the section "About Image Processing in Animation," which he wrote for training newcomers at Telecom Animation Film, where he once worked. This book is not just a collection of storyboards but a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies of animation and filmmaking.

Product Specification

• Size: A5, in a case
• Includes: Storyboards for "Mimi wo Sumeba" and "On Your Mark"
• Sections:
  • How to read a storyboard
  • Terminology
  • Mimi wo Sumeba: Part A (Cuts 1-351), Part B (Cuts 352-648), Part C (Cuts 649-1033)
  • On Your Mark: Storyboards (Cuts 1-104)
  • Documentation: Difference between storyboards and the full-length version (list of missing numbers)
  • STAFF & CAST DATA
  • About Animation Screen Processing

About the Authors

Hayao Miyazaki: Born in Tokyo in 1941, Miyazaki is an acclaimed animation film director. He graduated from Gakushuin University in 1963 and joined Toei Animation. His notable works include "The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun," "Panda Copanda," "Conan: The Future Boy," "Lupin III: Cagliostro," "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," "Castle in the Sky," "My Neighbor Totoro," "The Witch's Delivery Service," "Red Pig," "Princess Mononoke," "Spirited Away," "Howl's Moving Castle," "Ponyo on the Cliff," and "The Wind Rises." He is also the author of several books, including "Shuna's Journey," "Starting Point," "The Turning Point," and "The Tobira to the Book."

Yoshifumi Kondo: Born in Gosen-shi, Niigata in 1950, Kondo graduated from Muramatsu High School in 1968 and joined A Productions. He worked as an animator on "Star of the Giant," "Lupin the Third," and "Mirai Shonen Conan." In 1978, he joined Nippon Animation and was selected as a character designer and animation director for "Anne of Green Gables." He later joined Telecom Animation Film and worked on "Detective Holmes." In 1987, he joined Studio Ghibli and worked on "Grave of the Fireflies," "The Witch's Delivery Service," "Omohide Poroporo," and "Red Pig." "Mimi wo Sumeba" was his first feature film as a director, released in 1995.