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Digital Translation and Cultural Regeneration: The Modern Expression of Traditional Symbols in the Animated Film Door Gods

Author(s)

Chunjing Zhang

Affiliation(s)

Beijing Shengshi Shunjing Cultural Media Co., Ltd., Beijing, China

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the digital era, the inheritance and innovation of traditional culture face both opportunities and challenges brought by technological advancements. This paper takes the animated film Door Gods as its subject, focusing on how it achieves the modern translation of traditional cultural elements such as folk culture, opera art, and woodblock New Year paintings through digital means like ultra-high-definition (UHD) technology and 3D animation. The study finds that the film preserves the spiritual core of traditional culture while expanding its reach in a form aligned with contemporary aesthetics by dynamically reshaping the Door God figures, integrating stylized Peking Opera performances, and restoring the visual symbols of New Year paintings. This paper aims to provide a practical paradigm for the digital innovation of traditional culture, supporting the nationalization and internationalization of Chinese animated cinema.

Keywords

Door Gods; Traditional Culture; Digital Translation; Cultural Regeneration

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