Written by the ultimate Disney insiders, this "bible" of animation has become a legend in itself. This volume seeks to explain the process that makes Disney's animation unique--what sets the work of the Disney studios apart from other animation products. Here are original sketches of best-loved Disney characters, how memorable movie sequences were made, and anecdotes about working with Walt. Full-color throughout. National ads/media.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. An Art Form is Born: 13
2. The Early Days 1923– 1933: 29
3. The Principles of Animation: 47
4. Discovery 1934– 1936: 71
5. Cartoon Comes of Age: 93
6. Appeal and Dynamics: 119
7. Hyperion: The Explosion: 141
8. Burbank and The Nine Old Men: 159
9. Our Procedures: 185
10. How to Get It on the Screen: 243
11. The Disney Sounds: 285
12. The Follow-up Functions: 303
13. The Uses of Live Action in Drawing Humans and Animals: 319
14. Story: 367
15. Character Development: 393
16. Animating Expressions and Dialogue: 441
17. Acting and Emotions: 473
18. Other Types of Animation— and the Future: 509
Notes
Appendices
Index