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Cassiopeia (1996 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Cassiopeia' is a 1996 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 Ateneia by intruders trying to steal their energy. It was the first entirely computer-generated feature film. The films claims stem from the production of 'Toy Story' employing clay models that were later scanned and digitized, while this film used only software to create its visuals. The film was released soon after 'Toy Story'. Production of 'Toy Story' began on January 19, 1993.
Plot
The planet Ateneia, located in the constellation of Cassiopeia, 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 Ateneia. 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 throughout. Liza is an astronomer in Ateneias main lab, working on all of the scientific details of the planets 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 1992 with environment and character modelling and the creation of the script. Animation began in 1993, and the image-generation work was completed in 1995. The soundtrack was finished later that year, and the first copy was printed in early 1996.
The film was animated using Crystal Graphics Topas Animator, running on seventeen 486 DX266 computers. The first character model was made on a 20 MHz 386 SX. 'Cassiopeia's' 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.
Voice cast
See also
* 'Toy Story'
* List of animated feature-length films
* List of computer-animated films
References
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