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The Phenakistoscope (Fin-a-kis-to-scope)
What: Phenakistoscope invented Who: Dr. J.A. Plateau Where: Belgium Why: First instance of using quickly revolving images to create motion. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJQAck27l6s Nothing in action, but cool designs of different Phenakistoscopes Sources:
1)"Animation History Timeline." Animation History Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
2) "Animation History Timeline." Animation History Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. -
The Cinematograph
What: The adoption of the Cinematograph Who: originally thought of by Leon Bouly, sold to the Lumiere Brothers. Where: Paris, France Why: This device could be used to film, develop, and then project film to an audience. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OaOCN3pHDQ Sources:
Joaquinignacio5. "Lumiere Cinematograph." YouTube. YouTube, 02 Feb. 2012. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
"Cinematograph." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. -
Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
What: The creation of Humorous Phases of Funny Faces animated film Who: J. Stuart Backton Where: California, America Why: To explore the possibilities of animated film Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dRe85cNXwg Sources:
"Animation History Timeline." Animation History Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
GodsHand. "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces." YouTube. YouTube, 25 Mar. 2006. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. -
Earl Hurd- cell animation
What: the patenting of Earl Hurd's cel animation technique. Who: Earl Hurd Where: California, U.S.A. Why: Saved animators time by keeping background stagnant while foreground figures are drawn on clear, celluloid sheets Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULP5qZMBYt4 Sources: "Animation History Timeline." Animation History Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
Sheilagraber. "Making a Hand Drawn Animated 16mm Film." YouTube. YouTube, 29 Sept. 2010. Web. 19 Sept. 2016. -
The creation of Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio
Who: Walt and Roy Disney Where: California, U.S.A. Why: Walt found success in animation after his cartoon "Alice in Wonderland" became popular Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u-iD-ZuBgE Sources:
1) Http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLWK8dC0JuJs_6yB0h6r-Q. "History of Animation/Walt Disney Studio." YouTube. YouTube, 25 Mar. 2015. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.
2) "Disney History - D23." D23. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. -
Steam Boat Willy
What: The first animated film with synchronized sounds and images Who: Walt Disney Studios Where: California, U.S.A. Why: To continue the advancement of animation Video: Disneyanimation. "Walt Disney Animation Studios' Steamboat Willie." YouTube. YouTube, 27 Aug. 2009. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. Sources:
1) "Steamboat Willie." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. -
Looney Tunes
Who: Warner Bros. Studios Why: Created to compete with Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse shorts Where: Burbank, California Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDmNwyVNqHE Sources:
1) 8thManDVDcom. "TOP 10 LOON..." YouTube. YouTube, 27 May 2016. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
2)"Looney Tunes." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. -
First Major Disney Animated Movie
What: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; First major motion picture that was animated Who: Released by Disney Studios Where: Made in Burbank, California How: Used cel animation Video: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs_(Original_Theatrical_Trailer_1)_1937_(La_Blancaneu).ogv Sources:
1) Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. -
Fantasia
What: A Disney Animated film that incorporates the work of Stokowski in several animated shorts Who: Disney Studios Where: Burbank, California How: Used cel animation; Heavily influences musical adaptations today Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xns6ZDKxSQ Sources:
1) ComoSeHizoDisney. "The Making of Fantasia." YouTube. YouTube, 15 Nov. 2015. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
2) "Fantasia (1940 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. -
Disney Goes on Strike
Why: Low wages were still being given to employees even with high success rates. This event caused many animators to leave. Where: Burbank, California Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSjX7S35mn0 Sources:
1) AmericanExperience. "A Strike at Walt Disney Studios." YouTube. YouTube, 09 Oct. 2015. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
2) By Tom Sito | Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 12:00am. "The Disney Strike of 1941: How It Changed Animation & Comics." Animation World Network. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. -
Mechancial Analog Computers
What: Use of Mechanical Analog Computers for animation Who: John Whitney Where: ??? Why: With the mechanical analog computer Whitney could capture a model and then insert it into an animation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eMSPtm6u5Y Sources:
1) DanSpegel. "John Whitney Demonstrates His Analog Computer." YouTube. YouTube, 11 July 2011. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.
2) "John Whitney (animator)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. -
The Death of Walt Disney
What: Walt Disney dies of lung cancer Why: Disney had been a heavy smoker since World War 1 Where: Burbank, California Videos: http://www.biography.com/people/walt-disney-9275533 Sources:
1) Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
2) "Walt Disney." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. -
Home Video
What: The introduction of Betamax and VHS allowed households to view cartoons and movies Who: Sony and JVC (respectively) Where: Both developed in Japan Why: Before these there was no way to bring home movies or videos that was advertised as user friendly Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddYZITaxlTQ Sources:
1)"Betamax." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
2) "VHS." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. -
TRON
Who: Steven Lisberger Where: Disney Studios Why: One of the first major motion pictures that included large amounts of CGI; Lisberger was given 17 million by Disney to fully produce the film Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of-IF7R-fgo Sources:
1)DistressSignal. "Making of Tron (Original)." YouTube. YouTube, 20 Nov. 2011. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.
2) "Tron." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. -
Frozen
What: Disney's Frozen grosses 1.276 billion Who: Disney Studios Why: Because of the film's large success Disney has proven to still posses a dominant place in animated musicals. Where: EVERYWHERE. NO ESCAPE Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hlbSv-aKwE Sources:
1) "Frozen (2013 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
2) Http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCELEQg4whlYxOEh-0mDm6iQ. "Frozen [Behind The Scenes I]." YouTube. YouTube, 07 Nov. 2013. Web. 26 Sept. 2016
