:: taken at the home of Shanghai-based illustrator Nial O’Connor while filming part 2 of a video project that introduces characters from his comic Jing Squared (晶²). The first character introduced was Jing Jing, the character below is Xiao Bao. In a couple weeks we’ll be releasing the Xiao Bao video, stay tuned. // AjS
:: this video series features Shanghai-based creator Nial O’Connor (a.k.a. Zeldz Magnoonis) introducing his soon-to-be released comic “Jing Squared” (晶²). The comic is designed specifically for viewing on mobile phones, and will be available for download from mid-2009 onward throughout mainland China.
In this first video short, Nial presents Jing Jing – the title character of his comic – and discusses her character, powers, and world.
Illustration & narration by Nial O’Connor. Film production by 56minus1. Soundtrack by Nara.
Link here for an earlier 56minus1 post with some of Nial’s work from an exhibition at Shanghai’s Art Plus gallery. Also, link here for a recent interview Nial did with Merge Magazine. // AjS
Below is a Chinese-subtitled version of the video above. If you are accessing the above VIMEO video from within China and finding it to be loading / streaming too slowly, the below Tudou video may be faster if you don’t mind the subtitles. There also a Chinese-subtitles version available on VIMEO.
