Studio Ghibli's Cinematography JAPANESE EDITION

This book traces the career of Atsushi Okui, who established the photography department at Studio Ghibli and supported the creation of numerous animation works.

This book includes all of Okui's work from his time at Asahi Productions, including "AKIRA," "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack," and "Porco Rosso," to Studio Ghibli's latest work, Studio Ponoc.
The book explains the production process through interviews and a wealth of illustrations, and delves into the techniques used to create images through photography.
From the days of analog production using cel animation on a camera stand to digital production, it unravels the role of animation photography and video direction.
Comments from directors Hayao Miyazaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Katsuhiro Otomo

PART I: The era of analogue photography
AKIRA/Mobile Suit Gundam
From Porco Rosso to Princess Mononoke

PART II: From analogue photography to digital photography

PART III: Towards a new world of visual expression