Disney's Animation Magic: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at How an Animated Film Is Made

Hahn, Don

ISBN 10: 0786850418 ISBN 13: 9780786850419

Publisher: Hyperion, 1996

Synopsis

Discusses the techniques and people involved in creating Disney's animated films, from the first story idea to opening night.

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Grade 4-8?This lovely volume presents a behind-the-scenes story of the creation of Disney animated films. The text is informative, entertaining, and easy to follow. Hahn neatly organizes the creative process in three sections that deal with the initial idea, its execution, and finishing touches. Each member of an animation team is discussed in a separate, color-highlighted block of text. The effect is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also works to convey the information effectively. The same format is used to introduce different types of characters and music used in the films. This book is a browser's delight. Each page achieves maximum visual interest. Readers will leave it with new respect for the tremendous amount of work that goes into an animated film and for the artists' talent. The animation process is ably demonstrated through concept art, rough sketches, pencil tests, and photographs of voice actors and animators at work. This title focuses solely on traditional Disney cell animation, rather than on stop-motion or computer techniques. With this limitation in mind, it is of interest both to fans of animation and to budding animators.?Tim Wadham, Dallas Public Library, TX
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hyperion
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786850418
• ISBN 13: 9780786850419
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 95