shorts | nial o’connor introduces jing jing ::
:: 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.
April 16th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Nial rocks. He makes it all look so easy, just sketching it out and filling it in, like anyone with a brush could just go on and do it! We wish… Thanks for sharing Adam.
April 16th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
@ Marty, thanks for your response Marty. Glad you enjoyed the video. Nial is indeed a talent.
// AjS
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