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IJLLL 2026 Vol.12(2): 169-172
DOI: 10.18178/IJLLL.2026.12.2.651

A Study on the Visual Discontinuity in the Combination of Live-Action Filming and 2D Animation—An Aesthetic Transformation from “Technical Limitations” to “Artistic Expression”

Kou Wai Nga
Fettes College Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
Email: Huiiiyaaa@outlook.com

Manuscript received May 2, 2026; accepted June 2, 2026; published June 15, 2026

Abstract—Classical film studies posits that the perfect fusion of live-action footage and animated characters represents the ideal cinematic effect, with any “disharmony” in the audiovisual realm often being perceived as a technical blunder or an imperfection in artistic expression. This paper attempts to explore whether this disharmony, typically seen as a flaw, can be transformed into a deliberately pursued artistic technique. To this end, this paper draws upon Bertolt Brecht’s concept of “alienation,” a theory aimed at breaking the audience’s immersive experience to provoke rational reflection; it also introduces Deleuze’s interpretation of “crystalline imagery,” which reveals the coexistence and cyclical relationship between reality and fiction within the image. Building upon this foundation, this paper compares and analyzes the films Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Surviving Life, concluding that while audiovisual disharmony can fulfill a unique narrative function, it can also be an effective way to expand the range of expressive forms and aesthetic dimensions of films. In the context of rapid technological advancements in contemporary society, emphasizing the aesthetic value inherent in audiovisual disharmony holds significant reference value for both film production and the viewing experience.
 
Keywords—visual rupture, alienation effect, crystalline image, film aesthetics

Cite: Kou Wai Nga, "A Study on the Visual Discontinuity in the Combination of Live-Action Filming and 2D Animation—An Aesthetic Transformation from “Technical Limitations” to “Artistic Expression”," International Journal of Languages, Literature and Linguistics, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 169-172, 2026.

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