Name: Directing at Disney: The Original Directors of Walt's Animated Films
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Author: George Lucas
ISBN: 9781484755747

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Directing at Disney: The Original Directors of Walt's Animated Films

Type

Physical Book

Author

Preface by

Publisher

Year

2024

Language

English

Pages

368

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

26cm x 21cm

Weight

0.57 kg.

ISBN13

9781484755747

Synopsis "Directing at Disney: The Original Directors of Walt's Animated Films"

This untold history collection chronicles the progression of the animation director role during the 1920s through the 1970s. For students of filmmaking and management, this book serves as go-to resource for a complex and sometimes technical role that demanded precision. For all Disney fans, these personal portraits of Walt's closest creative leaders offer a fuller picture behind the stories, characters, and magical realms in Disney's beloved and respected animated films.When the very first animated films appeared, there were no directors. With no actors, sets, costumes, or sound, what appeared onscreen was simply decided and drawn by an animator. Since early films were usually made by only one or two artists, there was little need for planning. Organization was loose. When Walt Disney started animating on shorts and advertising projects in Kansas City, Missouri, he followed that process, along with fellow artist and friend Ub Iwerks. Walt found that his strength was in story and character. He began writing outlines, describing what would appear scene by scene. Soon the text was accompanied by a sketch previsualizing the layout, giving all animators working on a film a clear vision of how their parts fit into the whole. Ultimately, Walt shepherded stories from their inception through every revision and gag. He approved every camera angle. He dictated what happened in every shot, sometimes every frame, obsessing over every detail. While not credited as such onscreen, Walt was the first Disney director.As the Disney studio grew, Walt organically evolved the role of director, reflecting the amount of trust he had in those he worked with, his interest in a specific project, and what other projects he had on his plate. Walt expected his directors to follow his instructions--and to improve the work at every turn. Directing at Disney: The Original Directors of Walt's Animated Films offers the little-known history behind Walt's foundational directors, such as Wilfred Jackson, Clyde Geronimi, and Dave Hand. These talents directed some of the most beloved films in existence--Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, One Hundred and One Dalmatians--yet virtually no one has heard of them . . . until now.

George Lucas

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George Lucas is an influential American director, producer, and screenwriter, born on May 14, 1944, in Modesto, California. He is globally known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, fundamental pillars of modern cinema.

He studied cinematography at the University of Southern California (USC), where he developed his talent for visual storytelling. His first major success was American Graffiti (1973), but it was in 1977 when he revolutionized cinema with Star Wars (later renamed Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope). The film combined innovative special effects with an epic narrative, starting one of the most successful sagas of all time.

Lucas founded Lucasfilm, a key company in the development of cinematic technologies, such as digital special effects and surround sound. In 1981, together with Steven Spielberg, he created Indiana Jones, another iconic film series.

In 2012, he sold Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company, marking a new stage for his sagas. Although he retired from active directing, he remains an influential figure in the industry. Lucas is also known for his philanthropy in education and art.

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