Path Analysis of Chinese Mythology to Fantasy Film in the Digital Age

摘要

In the context of western culture, the fantasy film has long been an enduring theme, and the value of this visual form and its content has been further demonstrated especially with the current wave of digital advancement. In contrast, Chinese fairy tales also have massive "fantasy" material, but the transformation from material to a successful film demands a series of visual processing. Meanwhile, accurate positioning of the traditional culture is also needed to lay cultural foundation' for the appreciativeness and story-telling of a film. Thus, comprehensive, moderate and objective application of visual processing facilitates the transformation of Chinese mythologies to fantasy films, and the unique value of fantasy films will be better embodied within a backdrop of Chinese elements.