Whether it consists of quick sketches on a paper napkin, elaborate paintings in oil or watercolous or dazzling computer renderings, the unparalleled creative process of Disney artists is here collected and showcased. Among the incredible talents featured are Albert Hurter, Disney legend Joe Grant, Gustaf Tenggren and many more. Third in The Walt Disney Animation… Read More »
Preston Blair’s Animation was one of the first books that I added to my animation library many years ago. It is said by many industry professionals to be the best “how to” book on cartoon animation ever published. He went on to produce more books and most of the content from all have been brought… Read More »
The Design Team prepare layouts and experiment with light, shade and colour. Ken Clark investigates. Layouts show the field of view and the movement of camera and characters, while exercising a strong measure of control, unifying the separate pieces of the picture and guiding the team towards a common goal. It could be said that… Read More »
Andy Roper Andy Roper, Chief Storyboard artist/Layout artist talks with Ken Clark. KC: How long have you been working on The BFG? AR: We started pre-production work in 1984. There were four of us and our director, Brian Cosgrove, working in a Portakabin standing on a plot of land which is now the studio car… Read More »
Maggie Riley, background colour designer Maggie Riley is a background colour designer who has been working at Cosgrove Hall Productions for three years. She designed and painted backgrounds for Alias the Jester and is now on Count Duckula. Interview by Ken Clark. KC: What does colour design entail? MR: While Paul Salmon is responsible for… Read More »