pre-digital era

The work of a key animator from the pre-digital era of animation

Walt Disney

Walter Elias “Walt” Disney (05.12.1901 – 15.12.1966) was an American entrepreneur, cartoonist, animator, voice actor and film producer. He was a prominent figure within American animation industry and throughout the world, and is regarded as a cultural icon, known for his influence and contributions to entertainment during 20^th century.

Significant characters; Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy 

Walt and Roy Disney founded a company that became famous, beloved by all ages.

Nowadays, Walt Disney holds the record for most Academy Awards, with 26 Oscars. But four of Disney’s Oscars were special, honorary awards, and it’s these awards that truly shows how Walt and Roy and the company they began have affected the world of animation.

Mickey Mouse is an animal comedy cartoon character that was created by Walt Disney and the Walt Disney Company in 1928. It is a mouse who wears bright red shorts, big yellow shoes and white gloves. Today Mickey Mouse is one of the most recognisable characters in the world.

Len Lye

Leonard Charles Huia "Len" Lye (5 July 1901 – 15 May 1980), was a Christchurch, born in New Zealand. Known primarily for his experimental films and kinetic sculpture.

He involved colorful films with special effects.

Significant works: Color Box, A 1935, Rainbow Dance 1936

A Color Box, A 1935 is a first Len Lye's direct film that combined dance music and abstract design. The film won festival award and some festival said that is a new animation style.

Rainbow Dance (1936) is second Len Lye's animated film. This film is about a man who is holding an umbrella and dancing, when he is dancing the background is completely change. Rainbow Dance is full of new filmic ideas such us moving objects and colored background.