Godzilla 1.0, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is the first Japanese film to win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.



At the 96th Academy Awards, director Takashi Yamazaki's film 'Godzilla -1.0 (Minus One)' won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. This is good news following the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film won by director Hayao Miyazaki's film 'How Do You Live?' , and it is the first time a Japanese film has won the award for Best Visual Effects, and the first time in Asia.

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'Godzilla-1.0' is a spectacular film with the catchphrase 'Post-war Japan. From nothing to negative.' It depicts a giant monster disaster that attacks people who are beginning to move towards reconstruction just after the end of the war, and the people who resist the monster. It was released on November 3, 2023 as the 70th anniversary of Godzilla and the 30th live-action film in the Godzilla series, and has been a huge hit, grossing over 100 million dollars (about 15 billion yen) worldwide.

[Preview] Movie 'Godzilla-1.0' {Now showing as a big hit} - YouTube


Director Takashi Yamazaki is a creator affiliated with Shirogumi, a video production company that specializes in CG, and has produced a number of works, including live-action films such as 'Always Sunset on Third Street' and 'Space Battleship Yamato,' as well as animated films such as 'Stand by Me Doraemon' and 'Lupin the Third: The First.'

Originally a Godzilla fan, he had Godzilla appear in the movie 'Always: Sunset on Third Street 2' and destroy Tokyo Tower. He also worked on the video attraction 'Godzilla: The Ride: Giant Monster Summit Battle' at Seibu Amusement Park, which reopened in 2021.

There are many videos available to see how the visual effects (VFX) of 'Godzilla-1.0' were created. On Toho's official YouTube channel, you can see a video of the making of the VFX, narrated by Director Takashi Yamazaki himself.

'Godzilla-1.0' VFX Making [Now Showing as a Huge Hit!] - YouTube


In addition, the commemorative special program 'Behind the scenes -No.30-' that was broadcast on television to coincide with the release of the film is also available to stream, and you can hear commentary from Director Yamazaki, animator Kawahara Yuki, and VFX director Shibuya Kiyoko.

Special program to commemorate the release of the movie 'Godzilla-1.0' Behind the scenes -No.30- - YouTube


Vook, an information site for video creators, has released a breakdown video along with an interview with Shibuya.

[Making of video included] 'Godzilla-1.0' VFX Making | Shirogumi, Kiyoko Shibuya (VFX Director) | Vook
https://vook.vc/n/6939

Breakdown of the scene where Shinsei Maru is chased by Godzilla | 'Godzilla-1.0' VFX Making - YouTube


Breakdown of the naval port scene | 'Godzilla-1.0' VFX making-YouTube


Breakdown of the barracks scene just after the end of the war | Godzilla-1.0 VFX Making - YouTube


Other useful articles include interviews with CGWorld and MAXON, the provider of the 3DCG software 'ZBrush.'

VFX Anatomy: The Movie 'Godzilla-1.0' A compilation of the VFX techniques Shirogumi Chofu Studio has developed to date
https://cgworld.jp/regular/304-godzilla.html

'Godzilla 1.0' Behind the Scenes
https://www.maxon.net/ja/article/behind-the-scenes-of-godzilla-minus-one

In addition to 'Godzilla-1.0,' other films nominated for the Visual Effects Award include 'The Creator' (released in October 2023), 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3' (released in May 2023), 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1' (released in July 2023), and 'Napoleon' (released in December 2023).

The Creator Japanese version trailer | Released in theaters on Friday, October 20th! - YouTube


'Guardians of the Galaxy: VOLUME 3' 8/18 MovieNEX release trailer - YouTube


Movie 'Mission: Impossible / Dead Reckoning PART ONE' Final Trailer - YouTube


Movie 'Napoleon' [Japanese version trailer] Released in cinemas nationwide on Friday, December 1st [Trailer 2] - YouTube


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