If you are an Animator or curious about Animation, Do you know our History of Animation? ( I know that look “Oh , History ” , Don’t make sad and scary faces . . It’s History of Animation And it’s so much interesting. ) From 3 days , for this article I’m watching over and over animated short movie (8min. 16secs ) “Endangered Species “ ( Ya, the name look like documentary of discovery ) . It is the movie made by Mr. Tony White ( The Great Animator, Teacher , and Author ). It is an excellent movie About Animation ,With Animation, For Animator , and By An Animator . (meta-animation ;))
In nature every species that exists have to struggle for its survival. During its existence of its herd/community , the herd goes through some development period some downfalls , some period of growth. . . but still finally it becomes an “endangered species “ .
All the periods define some golden history that guides the new generation . Same is true for our Animation herd .
The movie starts with humble beginning “In the memory of Walt ( Disney ) “ ( Just in case he is still watching ).
The movie describes all the story from first generation of Animation (Classical Animation) to Our generation . It refers First Generation Animator as “ ANIMATICUS DRAWERSAURUS ” .
Drawing was the base of Animation , slowly the drawing was used for motion of objects . Thoughts became things and finally things came alive. The Animation herd was growing . At first it was believed that sound was not necessary for Animation and Animator should not need the knowledge of sound . But with time period sound was used very effectively . Music and words from things , characters made Animation a magic stick that would give Life to any thing . During this development period the Greatest Powerful Leader (Walt Disney) was introduced who guided the Animators throughout their work . Many breakthroughs were achieved by the Animation Community. Unique style of Animation, storytelling methods, basic principals were developed . The first generation Animation was at its peak still there were some challenges that had to come in the way and then unfortunate thing happened, the death of leader ( Walt Disney )!
Now at that time corporate strategies were changing, new conditions were raised. The herd became alone and unprotected. The new arrivals from new generation were not so good. The bizarre Animation work was introduced, the first generation was becoming old. Then changes in technology, corporate methodologies all this were making the first generation helpless. Still the some good changes in new generation were occurring. The part of new generation (The Brilliant Studio PIXAR) learned the classical Animation methods of storytelling, innovation and excellence and used them for new technology called “3D” for the first time 3D Animation was introduced. Now after that the youngest generation picked up the new technology, After the 100 golden years of Pencil it was feeling like end of PENCILS . . .
What happens next?
Is it really end of Pencils?
Are you excited? For that please watch the Movie “Endangered Species “
In 8 mins Tony takes us through very exciting journey of 100 Years.
Here is the Link: http://www.savevid.com/watch.php?id=62664
Thank You very Much . . . Wish Very Happy New Year . . Bye Bye
The Comment of Mr. ROY DISNEY on “Endangered Species”:
“ In the last 20 years , the so called “digital revolution” has brought sweeping changes to Animation or at least that is the perceived wisdom as we hear it from the outside world . You will hear that “Everything has changed ” that “pencils are no longer required” and most demanding of all “2D is dead!!”
Before we all go out and hang ourselves in despair, let me recommend that you sit down and watch “Endangered Species” , so you can see that Animation has been in a state of evolution from very its inception, that it continues to evolve, and most of all , that there is nothing to fear.”
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