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Shaobo Geng

Shaobo Geng

Profile

  • Bachelor of Arts in Mural Painting, Department of Mural Painting, Central Academy of Fine Arts (China)
  • School of Urban Design, Central Academy of Fine Arts Visiting Professor, Dalian Art College Visiting Professor, Beihai University of Art and Design
  • Former Professor at the Animation School of Beijing Film Academy, Master's Degree Supervisor
  • Former Animation Director, Animation Department, China Central Television
  • Beijing University Student Film Festival Judge
  • National Radio and Television Administration “Outstanding Animation Creator Grand Prize” Award Winner

Message

My area of expertise is animation creation and education, with a particular focus on systematizing the early art styles of animation and applying them to educational practice.I have many years of experience in animation color design and scene production for 2D animation.As a nationally certified Level 2 Supervisor, I have been engaged in the creation and research of animation art for many years. I am currently active as a member of the China Television Artists Association and the Beijing Film Artists Association.At the Beijing Film Academy, I have established a comprehensive pre-production art education system for animation and enhance students' understanding of animation styles and their skills in color expression.The works of students I have taught have won numerous awards at major animation competitions both in domestically and internationally.

In my professional practice, I have led the production of numerous acclaimed animated works, developing a distinctive style particularly in establishing artistic aesthetics and visual direction.Additionally, as an industry evaluator and judge, I regularly participate in the review of national animation projects, striving to enhance the quality and promote innovation in China's animation arts.

Currently, China's animation industry is undergoing a period of significant transformation, with a growing demand for talented individuals possessing both capability and innovative thinking.I place emphasis on integrating traditional painting aesthetics with modern digital technology, and in education, I stress the cultivation of the skill of visual storytelling.This enables students to learn the fundamentals of animation creation while gaining new artistic perspectives.

Going forward, I hope to collaborate with fellow professionals in the animation industry, work together to explore the development of China's animation arts, cultivate talent with international competitiveness, and continue contributing to introducing Chinese animation to the world.

Responsible Subject

  • Practical Animation Production

Field of Specialization

  • Animation

Business Performance

Books

  • “Utilizing Traditional Culture in Animation,” Cultural Development Publishing House, June 2022

Academic Paper

  • “Domestic Anime Youth Films Captivate Chinese Youth with Chinese Stories,” China Radio and Television Publishing House, June 2007
  • “Domestic Animation Evokes the Spirit and Innovative Mindset of the Mainland,” Guangming Daily, December 2007
  • “Anime's Early Art Design,” Television Studies, April 2006

Creative Project

  • Anime Epic “Journey to the West,” Chief Director and Scene Designer, China Central Television, 1996–1997
  • Art Director for the major animated production “The Adventures of a Little Carp,” China Central Television, 2004–2006
  • Anime Epic “The Monkey King,” Director, China Central Television, 2007–2009
  • The Secret Plan of the Son with the New Big Head and the Father with the Small Head, an animated film, Art Director, 2014