I sometimes go to Seattle via the Bremerton ferry. The Bremerton Ferry Terminal has a row of magnificent gyotaku prints of large salmon running down the entire front of the building. If you ever visit there be sure to check them out.
I have a print of a carp in my animal crossing house! I knew gyotaku was an art form, but I didn't realize it was also a method of record-keeping- super cool
That's an awesome way of printing. It's the first time for me to hear that Japanese people, apart from the habit of eating fish, have the accustom of printing fish
Thank you for introducing one of our culture. But 0:47 , this movie effect is unpleasnt for me. Because, the Chrysanthemum is Japanse Emperor's simbol, and you cut it..... Thank you.
So this is what they did in Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. When I was a kid. I thought it was weird that whenever we catch legendary fish, we released it, but we still have the print.
Why are the Japanese so damn inventive? Once in a while I stumble upon something so totally out of left field with regards to ancient art, like imprinting the likenesses of fish, and it's almost invariably something Japanese. Is there something in the water in Japan? These people are truly something...
I know french and am learning japanese so yeah I think I understand now where you are coming from. The reason I asked actually is because I thought she pronounced it right the first time. Then I realized you must be referring to the scene where she introduced the kanji, and yeah she pronounced it as how you described above, which is INACCURATE. As I'm still learning, I was just trying to get a confirmation. Thanks there!
You are completely right. But if you look at that segment frame by frame you would notice that Kiku is disappearing (getting smaller) before the cut/slash happens.
A simple (not to mention quality) print takes too long for a specimen to be alive through the whole thing. You also need to remove all the mucous from the skin (which would eventually kill the fish) and it probably wouldn't lay quietly as you ink it up and print. To do a catch, print, and release is not really on the table.
Old answer and thanks for reply and beautiful shark, what i'm more thinking is if the fish would be alive so it could be released again, that would be a challenge with a live shark on a small boat
JoyBoy When is Luffy going to be a Pirate King. The other anime had a kid becoming a Pirate King and that took only 6 episode, take a look: ruclips.net/video/vXqgNXLgonA/видео.html
You are wrong, that character has more than one meanings. People used to copy characters from ancient stelae for archiving and calligraphy studying with the method similar to the one described in this video. The copying method is called 拓 （ zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%8B%93%E7%89%87 ） 魚拓(gyotaku) is obviously derived from 碑拓 (stone rubbing).
It basically means something similar to a scraping motion just as it does in Chinese. Here they're scraping the paper with paint over the fish or whatever object you're trying to copy 拓印. What you said is scraping the land clear 拓荒, 開拓. So you're kinda right it has nothing to do with impression.
A fine job overall. Illustrative without being simplistic. As a practitioner, however, I would dispute the catch-print-and-release aspect. Flopping fish do not make for good prints. For excellent examples of the practice and for more information, go to natureprintingsociety(dot)org.
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Who ever animated this is amazing. Love the art style!
agreed
ah. a 3d animation. I am just tearing through these videos. The diversity of animation is a joy to behold
Agreed
I had heard of this fish printing before, but never realized it was so interesting!
agreed
The Japanese have an amazingly interesting history
Agreed
I've never heard of this before. This is really cool.
I also love the unique animation style this video is in.
agreed
The sound effects on this - it adds so much more to the experience of what is being shown.
Agreed
I read Doreamon and i saw this kind of printing. However i didn't know about how exactly it is until now. Thank you for an awsome video :)))
Ya was going to comment the same
Although doraemon could magnify the print of the fish with his gadgets.😅
I thought Gyotaku just meant a fish who really liked manga and anime.
they are called OHtaku.
Well if you want to use jokes like that ib a proper way is, the fanatics who love fish
Gyo and otaku
I must be fun at parties right
@@hsar5 on the contrary, that was very informative, thank you😁
Lol
ahahahhahaha
Wow, I had no idea this ingenious practice existed.
Wonderful animations as well.
Agreed
I sometimes go to Seattle via the Bremerton ferry. The Bremerton Ferry Terminal has a row of magnificent gyotaku prints of large salmon running down the entire front of the building. If you ever visit there be sure to check them out.
Animation getting better & better & ... Better...
Loved the video and the sound of water in it 😍😍😍😍
Agreed ❤
I have a print of a carp in my animal crossing house! I knew gyotaku was an art form, but I didn't realize it was also a method of record-keeping- super cool
this channel has a great impact on my life
I just never know what I'm going to learn next from you guys.
wow! I've been working in sumi for over a decade. I gotta try this!
I did this as an art project back in 5th grade using rubber fish.
It still hangs on my wall.
That is great
I love the hanko saying 「フランコ」at the end.
Wow. They actually created an extremely simple way of taking a photo. Nice.
Nice! It's about time TED vids got an upgrade in it's animations.
Because TED always has amazing animations :)
hehe i like how the animator is so detailed the stamp at the end is their name in katakana
That's an awesome way of printing. It's the first time for me to hear that Japanese people, apart from the habit of eating fish, have the accustom of printing fish
Amazing animation! Love the character design too!
Thank you for introducing one of our culture.
But 0:47 , this movie effect is unpleasnt for me.
Because, the Chrysanthemum is Japanse Emperor's simbol, and you cut it.....
Thank you.
Wow, amazing artwork 👏🏾
....so what if the fish is too big for paper.... you made a sensational catch and still...
Jiayi Z. Get a GIANT paper.
@@mewsingsbynatk or use more than one paper, then glue them together.
easy. just catch smaller fish,
So this is what they did in Harvest Moon: Back to Nature.
When I was a kid. I thought it was weird that whenever we catch legendary fish, we released it, but we still have the print.
Excellent animation and narration work.
Really cool animation on this lesson.
Why are the Japanese so damn inventive? Once in a while I stumble upon something so totally out of left field with regards to ancient art, like imprinting the likenesses of fish, and it's almost invariably something Japanese. Is there something in the water in Japan? These people are truly something...
I friggin love the Ted Ed intro
This is what RUclips is for -- and thank you TED.
Amazing !! More such short videos should be unloaded!!
gyo is not gee-oh... it's one syllable...
LORD SAKAI?
Japanese culture is so awesome.
The information was great but the animation made it better!
I know french and am learning japanese so yeah I think I understand now where you are coming from. The reason I asked actually is because I thought she pronounced it right the first time. Then I realized you must be referring to the scene where she introduced the kanji, and yeah she pronounced it as how you described above, which is INACCURATE. As I'm still learning, I was just trying to get a confirmation. Thanks there!
You are completely right.
But if you look at that segment frame by frame you would notice that Kiku is disappearing (getting smaller) before the cut/slash happens.
The person's stamp at the end says 'Franco,' the animator of this lesson :)
Best animation ever!
I like the animation so much!!
Amazing animation.
This video is literally one big aesthetic
Only saw this video because of the amazing animations :)
coolest animation and coolest fishes as welll :D :D :D
It felt like a game what great art!!
I did this in art class! We used a rubber fish with the direct method
Beautiful animation art.
Please do not cut "Kiku"
It is a mark of His Majesty the Japanese Emperor.
This animation is 👌👌👌
Fascinating
amazing animation.
Who knew lord Sakai, the ghost, liked to fish.
Lord saki like ghost of tshushima
I literally have not heard of this in my entire life
The animation wass soooo good 💕💕💕💕💕💕
I really want to watch this but it's the only video that won't load for literally days! ;-;
Sweet animation, and interesting!
A simple (not to mention quality) print takes too long for a specimen to be alive through the whole thing. You also need to remove all the mucous from the skin (which would eventually kill the fish) and it probably wouldn't lay quietly as you ink it up and print. To do a catch, print, and release is not really on the table.
the video: “the ancient art of printing fish...”
also the video: “over 100 years ago!”
Until over 100 years ago, when photography came up.
Have you ever seen a centenarian? Then you will know what is ancient after all...
xandercorp
I guess that makes the United States quite an ancient civilization-it’s more than twice as old as that!
@@littlefishbigmountain Except that arts and people tend to come and go more frequently than nations; your comparison is poorly considered.
xandercorp
Yeah, A Starry Night is pretty ancient too
Old answer and thanks for reply and beautiful shark, what i'm more thinking is if the fish would be alive so it could be released again, that would be a challenge with a live shark on a small boat
wait... did you say "Lord Sakai"???
Cool idea!
Awww I want to try do this!
The animation✨
I wonder if the time it takes to print the fish in the paper would not be longer to keep the fish alive until release...
Thank u all very much . yes the animator stuck the chord ..
Excellent!
HEY, THIS VIDEO IS REALLY UNDERRATED! why only few ppl watched :(
Bettas everywhere
Very nice art it is...
Amazing animation! And good subject. ^^
The last line is basically Ace Attonery as a fisherman
Production have a good day
Supreme success!
So would this work with certain appendages? I call it Dikkutaku.
Lord Sakai?!
Yeah, One Piece leads us here folks
(y) me too dud
JoyBoy When is Luffy going to be a Pirate King. The other anime had a kid becoming a Pirate King and that took only 6 episode, take a look: ruclips.net/video/vXqgNXLgonA/видео.html
Im not a Gyotaku , but im AN OTAKU
Make more video about Japan
Invent a whole new field of art to be able to flex accurately
I have seen Suniyo bragging about such prints in DORAEMON
I think he meant he KEPT viewing because of the animation.
that's fucking cool! I love TedEd videos >.
For those of you who read/watch One Piece, the method of copying Road Poneglyphs is inspired by fish printing.
Loved this !! Keep it up !! ^__^
Taku (拓) doesn't mean impression, it means clear the land. You can check it with a Japanese dictionary.
You are wrong, that character has more than one meanings. People used to copy characters from ancient stelae for archiving and calligraphy studying with the method similar to the one described in this video. The copying method is called 拓 （ zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%8B%93%E7%89%87 ） 魚拓(gyotaku) is obviously derived from 碑拓 (stone rubbing).
It basically means something similar to a scraping motion just as it does in Chinese. Here they're scraping the paper with paint over the fish or whatever object you're trying to copy 拓印. What you said is scraping the land clear 拓荒, 開拓. So you're kinda right it has nothing to do with impression.
Now I'm wondering if there's an official largest Gyotaku print in the world....
Lord sakai you say
華族の酒井伯爵さまになってたけど、当時の江戸時代なら大名の酒井卿 って訳した方が自然な気がする
No le entendí ni madres
鱼拓 originated in China during Song dynasty (960-1279)
1:00 first record of tetherball
魚拓先輩
A fine job overall. Illustrative without being simplistic. As a practitioner, however, I would dispute the catch-print-and-release aspect. Flopping fish do not make for good prints.
For excellent examples of the practice and for more information, go to natureprintingsociety(dot)org.
Sounds fun o.o
With all the respect in the world, the people are marshmallows and I love it
What software was used t create this CGI?
cool...