Film Techniques Used in Shrek to Ensure the Broadest Possible Appeal To Viewers
The animators of 'Shrek' use many film techniques to make certain of the broadest possible appeal to viewers. For example, its constant references to popular culture, its new style of animation, its wide range of characters and most of all its humour.
'Shrek' was an award winning film in 2000, receiving an Oscar for 'Best Animated Film'. The popularity, both on the big screen and DVD/VHS, is due to its wide audience appeal and the use of the latest ground-breaking animation techniques.
One way the animators have ensured a broad audience appeal is through the films characterisation. The four main characters;
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Shrek would like for people to like him, but cannot expect miracles, and won't change to suit anybody but him.
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