Application of Image Elements of "Shan Hai Jing" in Modern Animation Design Based on Computer Aided Design

Modern animation design is a special audio-visual art and an important carrier for modern media technology to inherit national cultural heritage. With the continuous development of modern animation design in China, more and more animation designers are beginning to realize the importance of national culture. As an ancient book with the theme of gods, humans and animals, the fantastic ghost images in "Shan Hai Jing" provide rich visual elements for modern animation design in China. The innovation, reorganization and application of these Chinese mythological cultural elements in modern animation design are of positive significance for the diversified development and application of contemporary animation. Based on computer aided design, this paper analyzes the application of image elements of "Shan Hai Jing" in modern animation design.