This book was recommended to me when I search the library for character development, as it is an animated film with a strong drawn look being a studio Ghibli production. The Supervising Animator, Akihiko Yamashita was responsible for the initial character sketches during the pre-production process, choosing to and work closely alongside another animator and the director for their input and influence during this process:
"I must have drawn 50-60 sheets of the main characters Howl and Sophie. I would try out various face types and proportions, then show the sketches to Miyazaki for feedback." p59
How Studio Ghibli itself operates is also described by Yamashita as a place of, "communal work". p59. Close communication between different departments allows all the members of production to inspire each other as to deciding the overall mood and look of the character. Many people's interpretations of a character can give a new angle to the character's personality:
" If I had directed Howl's moving Castle, it would have been a war between wizards where Howl would ward off the witch of waste. But Miyazaki wasn't interested in portraying the with as evil. His open-minded approach was very inspiring." P59.
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