The Discussion on Concept Art and Creation of CGI Creature - A Case Study on The Master Tiger in “The Tag-Along 2”

• Main Authors: HUANG, SHENG-FEN, 黃聖芬
• Other Authors: CHEN, JIUN-TING
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/8stk5d

碩士 === 世新大學 === 數位多媒體設計學系 === 107 === In recent years, digital visual effects technologies have been used a lot in films. Computer-Generated Imagery creatures as the main actor gradually take a place in the movie performance. Digital characters are not restricted by the environmental conditions and a time limit. They could complete difficult and dangerous performances accurately as required. Digital characters appearances can be completely followed the concept design. That is why we can see various fantasy creatures and monsters are alive in the movies. Computer-Generated Imagery creatures make the fantasy world more convincing in the films. “The Tag-Along 2” is the horror genre movie in Taiwan. The study will discuss the imaginary creature “Master Tiger” in this film. Through the biological features, anatomy, and background settings to comprehend the concept art of Computer-Generated Imagery creatures and the production process. Explore the connections between symbolic meanings and film culture. To sum up, the principles of concept art should incorporate the application of academic methods. Therefore, it contributes to creating more vivid and meaningful Computer-Generated Imagery creatures to appeal to the audience. It could be useful as a reference for related films and TV productions to enhance the quality of digital visual effects and viewers' feelings about the visual effects in the films.