Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008)

69 minutes EN Documentary
A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.
JR Lipartito
Camera Operator
Oki Miyano
Translator
Brad Warner
Translator
Joko Mizukami
Translator

Crew

JR Lipartito
Camera Operator
Oki Miyano
Translator
Brad Warner
Translator
Joko Mizukami
Translator
Soichiro Migita
Sound Designer
Norika Kinoshita
Still Photographer
Kaori Matsuura
Special Effects
Yasu Inoue
Editor
Kow Otani
Music
Norman England
Associate Producer
Takao Kawashima
Production Assistant
Lisa Bull
Executive Producer