HAPIVERI Magazine

Innovation in Visual Technique and Sound Direction in Stanley Kramer's Films

Innovation in Visual Technique and Sound Direct...

Stanley Kramer's visual technique is characterized not by spectacular effects or tricky camerawork but by conventional yet meaningful compositions and a thorough pursuit of realism. He excelled at implying themes...

Innovation in Visual Technique and Sound Direct...

Stanley Kramer's visual technique is characterized not by spectacular effects or tricky camerawork but by conventional yet meaningful compositions and a thorough pursuit of realism. He excelled at implying themes...

The Art of Sound and Music: The Aural Appeal Supporting Hawks's Films

The Art of Sound and Music: The Aural Appeal Su...

The overlapping dialogue mentioned repeatedly is one of the most famous features of Hawks's films. Before Hawks, Hollywood conversations generally had one person finish speaking before the next began. Hawks...

The Art of Sound and Music: The Aural Appeal Su...

The overlapping dialogue mentioned repeatedly is one of the most famous features of Hawks's films. Before Hawks, Hollywood conversations generally had one person finish speaking before the next began. Hawks...

Director Shinji Higuchi's Creative Range: Applying Animation and Live Action to Video Production

Director Shinji Higuchi's Creative Range: Apply...

Shinji Higuchi's life in moving images extends far beyond special effects. He entered film in 1984 as an assistant creating monster suits for 'Godzilla,' later joined Hideaki Anno and others...

Director Shinji Higuchi's Creative Range: Apply...

Shinji Higuchi's life in moving images extends far beyond special effects. He entered film in 1984 as an assistant creating monster suits for 'Godzilla,' later joined Hideaki Anno and others...

Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Culture: Passing on Skills and Influencing the Next Generation

Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Cult...

Shinji Higuchi is a rare figure who stubbornly refused to go overseas even during Hollywood's dominance. In high school, while friends of his generation aspired to Hollywood through their admiration...

Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Cult...

Shinji Higuchi is a rare figure who stubbornly refused to go overseas even during Hollywood's dominance. In high school, while friends of his generation aspired to Hollywood through their admiration...

Gakuryu Ishii's Major Works and Their Significance in Film History

Gakuryu Ishii's Major Works and Their Significa...

Sogo Ishii changed his name to Gakuryu Ishii in 2010 and entered a new creative phase. Notable works after the change include The Flower of Shanidar (2013) and Bitter Honey...

Gakuryu Ishii's Major Works and Their Significa...

Sogo Ishii changed his name to Gakuryu Ishii in 2010 and entered a new creative phase. Notable works after the change include The Flower of Shanidar (2013) and Bitter Honey...

Gakuryu Ishii's Visual Expression: Applying the Ideas of Independent Film to Video Production

Gakuryu Ishii's Visual Expression: Applying the...

Gakuryu Ishii (formerly known as Sogo Ishii) has continually challenged conventions in visual expression and established his place as an unconventional filmmaker in Japanese cinema. He is said to have...

Gakuryu Ishii's Visual Expression: Applying the...

Gakuryu Ishii (formerly known as Sogo Ishii) has continually challenged conventions in visual expression and established his place as an unconventional filmmaker in Japanese cinema. He is said to have...