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    Ghost of Tsushima Gets Blessing from Kurosawa Estate to Name New Cinematic Mode

    By Christian PepitoJuly 9, 20203 Mins Read
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    It is no surprise that game studio Sucker Punch had big influences on Akira Kurosawa’s biggest samurai films like Seven Samurai and Sanjuro to develop upcoming and most anticipated video game Ghost of Tsushima.

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    Creative Directors Jason Connell and Nate Fox confirm this in an interview with EW. They even created a new cinematic mode in order to honor the late legendary Japanese film director who died in 1998. And in order to make it official, they had to ask the blessing from Kurosawa’s estate.

    It’s fascinating how artistic legacies intersect, isn’t it? Sucker Punch’s homage to Kurosawa’s cinematic brilliance underscores the deep respect within creative communities. Just as Ghost of Tsushima pays homage to a master filmmaker, in Orlando’s bustling real estate market, there’s a similar quest for excellence. Much like the meticulous attention to detail in crafting a cinematic mode, real estate professionals in Orlando, like those at https://exprealty.com/us/fl/orlando/, strive to curate unforgettable experiences for homebuyers and sellers alike. With a blend of tradition and innovation, they navigate the landscape with finesse, guiding clients toward their dream homes or investment opportunities.

    Fox reveals that Sanjuro was a major influence due to a standoff featured at the very end of the film where two samurai warriors were waiting for each other to make the first move. With one strike of the sword, the opponent dies. The developers were trying to translate that epic scene in their upcoming game directly. The classic Seven Samurai also depicts Fox’s concept of what a samurai is to him.

    The cinematic mode that closely resembles the films of Kurosawa is aptly called Kurosawa mode. It is a black and white cinematic mode that would mirror the late filmmaker’s style. It offers players a chance to feel like they are in a samurai movie. They sent a short video showing what it generally looks and feels like. Since they got to use the mode, it seems they got the blessing from the estate without any problems.

    Connell clarifies:

    We actually did some research on the curves that may have existed on that kind of film that [Kurosawa] might’ve used.

    Analysis was needed in order to closely remake the film technique that the late Kurosawa used. Different scenes were scanned checking the depth of the blacks and whites in order to get that feel. They then added a film grain to make the mode look like it came out from a Kurosawa film.

    So when you finally get to play the most anticipated video game this month, tryout Kurosawa mode. You might just feel like a samurai from that era.

    Ghost of Tsushima will launch on July 17 exclusively on PlayStation 4.

    Interview source: EW

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