Castor Troy wrote:I really DON'T want to know what Funi was doing with that film master...
It actually makes sense if you think about it...
A: In this fast-paced modern society, people simply don't have time to stop and look at every line on a particular piece of animation. Sure, in 1989 all those lines would've made sense, but in 2007 it's easier for people to understand the show if you remove all unnecessary animation (such as the image on the paper, or Bulma's body outlines).
B: Children are much more sensitive here than they are in Japan, because of this the sharp points created by the shadows on Krillin's shirt are simply too much for the average American child to bear. By turning these these "shadow-daggers" into friendly soft nubs, it helps bring children to ease, and makes their viewing experience much more pleasant.
C: I don't think I need to tell you that people with glasses are perceived as being very smart. Well, by blurring the image (such as the lines on the tiles or on Krillin's shirt) it gives the illusion that you are viewing the show through prescription glasses. This helps make the viewer feel more intelligent, and thus boosts their self-esteem!
D: In this post-9/11 world, people have the need to feel safe at all times. Veiling objects in darkness creates an uneasiness in the viewer, and that's why it simply makes more sense to have everything engulfed in light at all times. Making the picture so bright may result in the swallowing of all the details on Bulma's stomach, but it also assures the viewer that there is nothing hidden there, and that they are perfectly safe!
See, all you have to do is think about it for a second.
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