Animation Tests

~ Met with my tutor and discussed the next stages of my project and was given back a review of my work so far. It was indicated a 1st classification. I have noted from the critical feedback that I need to make more clear what I am researching and focus on it more. It is simply 'a better understanding of the 2D cel processes and Disney ethos as a whole' during the 'golden age' of animation.

~ I have taken home a light box so that I can start work on some Disney-style pencil tests as the development part of the project.

~ I have gotten out two books from the library which may help my pencil tests: Richard Williams 'The Animator's Survival Kit' and also 'Drawing for Animation' by Paul Wells.

~Next I intend to choose a Disney character to use when I am creating tests and do a few sketches and studies of them in preparation. I will probably download and print out some screen captures of them.

~Here is a link I found of some classic episodes of Mickey Mouse in great quality:
http://www2.disney.co.uk/DisneyOnline/mickey/

~Pencil test video reels!: http://www.penciltestdepot.com/

Tigger and Tests Reel from Rune Bennicke on Vimeo.

~ Animation Podcasts: http://animationpodcast.com/show-31-disney-talent-development-alumni-animation-mentor-exclusive/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+animationpodcast+(Animation+Podcast) Disney one

~ Some of the careers in the Disney Animation Studios and what they require:
http://www.disneyanimation.com/careers/animation_careers.html