Eiji Tsuburaya
| Japanese special effects director Date of Birth: Country: Japan |
Content:
- Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Special Effects
- The World of Cinematography
- The Influence of 'King Kong'
- Wartime Propaganda and Occupation
- The 'Godzilla' Revolution
- The 'Golden Trio' and Legacy
- The 'Ultra' Legacy
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Special Effects
Early Life and BeginningsEiji Tsuburaya, born on July 7, , in Sukagawa, Fukushima, was the first son in a large family. After his mother's passing at age three, Tsuburaya was raised by his paternal uncle and grandmother. Inspired by the success of Japanese aviation, he developed a passion for modeling at a young age.
Despite aspiring to become a pilot at age 14, Tsuburaya's plans were thwarted by the closure of his flight school. He enrolled in a technical school and excelled in the toy research and development department. His skillset caught the attention of Yoshiro Edamasa, who offered him an opportunity in the film industry.
The World of Cinematography
Entering the field as a camera assistant in , Tsuburaya progressively advanced in his career. He became the chief cameraman on "Hunchback of Enmeiin" and served
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman, Godzilla in the Golden Age of Japanese Science Fiction Film
Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled by giant monsters duking it out over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla, Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction movies and TV showsbeloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film figure in English, this highly visual biography details his fascinating life and career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters, concept art, and delightful on-set photos of Tsuburaya prompting monsters to crush landmark buildings. A must-have for fans, this towering tribute also features profiles of Tsuburaya's film collaborators, details on his key films and shows (most available on DVD), and features on the enduring popularity of the characters he helped create.
A Brief History of Eiji Tsuburaya
Coinciding with the 55th Anniversary of the Ultra Series, Team TokuNet contributor Rex Xeno gives a brief overview of the history of Japan&#;s &#;Father of Special Effects&#; Eiji Tsuburaya.
Possibly the most influential figure in the Japanese film industry would be the country’s “Father of Special Effects,” Eiji Tsuburaya. Revered for his work in creating Godzilla and the Ultra Series, Mr. Tsuburaya was a pioneer of special filming techniques in Japan. His legacy lives on to this day through his creations and has had a large enough impact for him to be compared to Walt Disney.
Birth and Early Life
Eiji Tsuburaya (birth name Eiichi Tsumuraya), was (officially) born on July 7th, in Sukagawa town within the Fukushima prefecture. He was mostly raised by both his grandmother and uncle after his mother passed away when the boy was 3-years old. Eiji Tsuburaya was first exposed to film in , when he saw documentary footage of a volcanic eruption. This sparked an interest in motion pictures in the then year old boy. He was fascinated with the technical aspects of the film and was even inspired to build his own film projector. How
Eiji Tsuburaya
“ | My heart and mind are as they were when I was a child. Then I loved to play with toys and to read stories of magic. I still do. My wish is only to make life happier and more beautiful for those who will go and see my films of fantasy. | „&#; |
— Eiji Tsuburaya in Caper Magazine, |
Eiji Tsuburaya (円谷 英二, &#; Tsuburaya Eiji), born Eiichi Tsumuraya (圓谷 英一, &#; Tsumuraya Eiichi), was a Japanese special effects director and cameraman. Tsuburaya rose to fame primarily due to his work on Toho's war, kaiju, and science fiction films between the s and 60s, when he pioneered various tokusatsu (special effects) techniques such as suitmation. Tsuburaya was one of the creators of Godzilla, who would go on to become Toho's most famous creation and an international icon.
In , Tsuburaya founded his own special effects studio, Tsuburaya Productions, which would become known for producing the Ultra Series. Tsuburaya himself served as supervisor for several of the studio's early tokusatsu television series, including Ultra Q, Ultraman and Ultraseven. Toward the end of his life, Tsuburaya received honorary credit for direct
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