Cassiopéia
Encyclopedia
Cassiopéia is a Brazilian CGI
animated
feature film
produced and released by NDR Filmes in Brazil
on April 1, 1996. The film is an adventure about the invasion of planet Atenéia by intruders trying to steal their energy.
, is attacked by space invaders who begin to drain its vital energy. A distress signal
is sent into outer space by the local astronomer, Liza, and received by four heroes who travel across the galaxy to the rescue.
The four heroes (Chip, Chop, Feel and Thot) venture through the galaxy facing many dangers as they try to rescue the planet of Atenéia. Each has a specific function in their spaceship: Chop is the captain and pilot, Feel and Thot monitor space, and Chip is the gunman, working also as comic relief
. Liza is an astronomer
in Atenéia's main lab, working on all of the scientific details of the planet's life. On the way to defeat the evil forces of Shadowseat, the foursome meet Leonardo, a scientist from an undeveloped planet who creates crazy gadgets.
The film was animated using Crystal Graphics' Topas Animator, running on 17 486 DX2-66
computers. The first character model was made on a 20 MHz 386 SX. Cassiopéia animation team was composed of seven computer animators, three traditional animators (who served as consultants and directors of animation), and some freelancers.
Midway through production, some of the computers were stolen, requiring some scenes to be re-animated.
, citing Pixar's use of clay models for character design. It is, however, the first Brazilian CG movie.
Computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...
animated
Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
feature film
Feature film
In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
produced and released by NDR Filmes in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
on April 1, 1996. The film is an adventure about the invasion of planet Atenéia by intruders trying to steal their energy.
Plot
The planet Atenéia, located in the constellation of CassiopeiaCassiopeia (constellation)
Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the vain queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty. Cassiopea was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today...
, is attacked by space invaders who begin to drain its vital energy. A distress signal
Distress signal
A distress signal is an internationally recognized means for obtaining help. Distress signals take the form of or are commonly made by using radio signals, displaying a visually detected item or illumination, or making an audible sound, from a distance....
is sent into outer space by the local astronomer, Liza, and received by four heroes who travel across the galaxy to the rescue.
The four heroes (Chip, Chop, Feel and Thot) venture through the galaxy facing many dangers as they try to rescue the planet of Atenéia. Each has a specific function in their spaceship: Chop is the captain and pilot, Feel and Thot monitor space, and Chip is the gunman, working also as comic relief
Comic relief
Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.-Definition:...
. Liza is an astronomer
Astronomer
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars and galaxies.Historically, astronomy was more concerned with the classification and description of phenomena in the sky, while astrophysics attempted to explain these phenomena and the differences between them using...
in Atenéia's main lab, working on all of the scientific details of the planet's life. On the way to defeat the evil forces of Shadowseat, the foursome meet Leonardo, a scientist from an undeveloped planet who creates crazy gadgets.
Development
Production began in January 1992 with environment and character modeling and the creation of the script. Animation began in January 1993, and the image generation work was completed on August, 1995. The soundtrack was finished in December 1995, and the first copy was printed in January 1996.The film was animated using Crystal Graphics' Topas Animator, running on 17 486 DX2-66
Intel 80486DX2
The Intel 80486DX2 is a CPU produced by Intel that was introduced in 1992. The i486DX2 was nearly identical to the i486DX but for the addition of clock multiplier circuitry. It was the first chip to use clock doubling, whereby the processor runs two internal logic clock cycles per external bus cycle...
computers. The first character model was made on a 20 MHz 386 SX. Cassiopéia animation team was composed of seven computer animators, three traditional animators (who served as consultants and directors of animation), and some freelancers.
Midway through production, some of the computers were stolen, requiring some scenes to be re-animated.
Controversy
Some Brazilian animators have tried to claim that Cassiopéia is the first CG movie, even though the film was released the year after Toy StoryToy Story
Toy Story is a 1995 American computer-animated film released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is Pixar's first feature film as well as the first ever feature film to be made entirely with CGI. The film was directed by John Lasseter and featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen...
, citing Pixar's use of clay models for character design. It is, however, the first Brazilian CG movie.
Voice cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Osmar Prado | Leonardo |
| Jonas Mello | Shadowseat |
| Marcelo Campos | Chip |
| Cassius Romero | Chop |
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Feel |
| Hermes Barolli | Thot |
| Rosa Maria Barolli | Liza |
See also
- Toy StoryToy StoryToy Story is a 1995 American computer-animated film released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is Pixar's first feature film as well as the first ever feature film to be made entirely with CGI. The film was directed by John Lasseter and featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen...
- List of animated feature-length films
- List of computer-animated films