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The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation

Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston

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Summary

Two longtime Disney animators describe the studio’s development of character animation. Their account combines production history and technical explanation, using original drawings and their work with Walt Disney.

  • SourceDisney Publishing — The Illusion of Life · Publisher description, web lines 16–22; author/title 4–8; edition details 25–33

Why read it Our view

Study the trial-and-error development of an animation product and production process. The animators explain how technical choices create the final screen result; the value here is specific to creative product teams.

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  • Walt DisneyStudio and production history subject
    Thomas and Johnston describe animation development at Walt Disney’s studio, drawing on their work with him and the company archives.
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