Description
Book SynopsisLearn from the men who changed animation forever
Walt Disneyâs team of core animators, who he affectionately called his Nine Old Men, were known for creating Disneyâs most famous works, as well as refining the 12 basic principles of animation. Follow master animator and Disney legend Andreas Deja as he takes you through the minds and works of these notable animators. An apprentice to the Nine Old Men himself, Deja gives special attention to each animator and provides a thoughtful analysis on their techniques that include figure drawing, acting, story structure, and execution. The in-depth analysis of each animatorâs work will allow you to refine your approach to character animation. Rare sequential drawings from the Disney archives also give you unprecedented access and insight into the most creative minds that changed the course of animation.
- Instruction and analysis on the works of each of the Nine Old Men broaden your creative choices and appro
Table of Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Les Clark
Wolfgang Reitherman
Eric Larson
Ward Kimball
Milt Kahl
Frank Thomas
Ollie Johnston
John Lounsbery
Marc Davis
Glossary
