In 1911, Windsor McCay created his first cartoon, based on his comic strip Little Nemo. The silent animated short film with a running time of 10 minutes is one of the earliest ever made and its expressive character animation distinguished the film from the experiments of earlier animators. Little Nemo, 1911. https://alchetron.com/Little-Nemo-(1911-film)-45390-W The response to the film was enthusiastic. An item in the trade publication Moving Picture World, which praised the film's…
was in Honors English II, we were given a chance to study any subject freely. Of course, I jumped at the chance that I’d finally be able to start learning how to do animation. I spent hours planning on what I want to use for the soundtrack and how the video would pan out. I original thought I could pull off a basic one-minute animation set to “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin,…
The Iron Giant – A point of reference in the history of animation In late 1996, Brad Bird, an American director, screenwriter, animator, producer and occasional voice actor, using Ted Hughes book published in 1968, “The Iron Giant”, as a starting point, pitched his ideas to the famous entertainment company Warner Bros. At that time, Bird was working for Tuner Feature Animation, a multimedia company that merged with Warner Bros. after being purchased in 1996 by Time Warner, Warner Bros parent…
What if one was to tell you that some of your favorite childhood movies were interrelated? The Pixar theory is a mystery to many. In each movie, there is significant evidence of how they all are connected in the same universe. The theory originated from Jon Negroni, who wrote a novel that broke down the idea. It all started with Brave, which follows Merida, a skilled and courageous archer as she defies her father, Scottish King Fergus. Although Brave (2012) is not the first Pixar movie to…
The godfather’s of animation and the - , How do they compare to one another?, How do they vary?. One might think the similarities between animation and painting is scarce, but when the traditional methods are brought to light can that still be considered as true?. When people aspire toward’s animation in today’s society, it often the bastions of traditional animation that capture the imagination, such as Studio Ghibli, founded by animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. The dedication by the…
What time is it? Time to reconnoitre the psychedelic darkness and yet the sunny disposition of one of the world’s most popular animated children’s series ‘Adventure Time’ - (Cartoon Network, Pendleton Ward, 2008) and what makes this unorthodox animation lure and appeal to both the young and the mature intellects – uncovering its mass of kaleidoscopic pedagogic episodes that illuminate the uncomfortable themes of reality. Death, cannibalism, depression, an abundance of horror glazed over by the…
Animators have the best inspirational believe for many people to see life in another perspective. Animation is created for everyone to view the different experiences life experiences based on genres. Similarly, it depends on how the animators show their personal perceptions and experiences in their storylines. Meanwhile, the audience can see the animators’ point of view or have another perspective towards the animators’ goal. A successful animator is able to create a captivating storyline and…
“Anime,” or japanese animation as it’s referred to, is a form of animation made in Japan that is broadcasted on television or streamed through dedicated streaming websites and services. Although highly popular throughout the world, it is gaining popularity throughout the U.S. While traditional American television is the staple among viewers in the U.S, it can be strongly argued that anime is better than traditional American TV. One particular reason why anime is better than traditional American…
The Pixar Theory Pixar films can be described in one word: magical. From the first moment of the first Toy Story, the animation studio has been known for high-quality, stunning films that are perfect for a family movie night. These stories are packed with great role models and messages, making them great choices for kids under 12, while still earning the love of grown-ups, tweens, and even teens. There is a theory that pixar movies all are in one universe. They say this because you see people…
The FYP Proposal The Legend of Qin: Animation and Conveying Culture Introduction “The Legend of Qin” is the first Chinese 3D swordsman theme animation produced by Sparkly Key Animation Studio. It was released through television and internet platform since 2007. Thus far, this animation has become a series of productions. For a Chinese animation, the scale of it has create a unique record. The broad and profound Chinese traditional culture shown in animation is an important factor for the…