In Mulan, the artists don't always use background drawings. Sometimes they use solid color backgrounds to convey the mood of he scene.
(Above) Red background at the end of "I'll Make a Man Out of You"
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Unlike the first technique, another is to use very beautiful intricate backgrounds to draw us in and make us examine them.
(Above) Background of the cherry tree behind Mulan's house.
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Another technique to make a movie breathtaking is to utilize crowds. Crowds can also portray depth. They are so intricate and colorful to look at. Dynasty and API Renderman are two programs that creators used to make the crowd.
(Above) Crowd scene at the Forbidden City.
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A common style is to match the music with the scenes. Dark scenes have loud, powerful, sometimes even spooky music. Happy or casual scenes have light, playful, giddy music, or none at all.
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