animated films

Explores cartoons and animation, discussing artistic techniques, stages of development, and careers; and offering related activities.

Explores the history and development of cartoons and animated films looking at the inspirations for famous characters, the artists, and includes revealing stories of the politics behind the business.

A history of Disney animation, explaining the basic techniques used, providing examples of story sketches, layouts, animation drawings and background paintings, and including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Beauty and the Beast.".

Examines the techniques and skills involved in creating animated films, and contains profiles of filmmakers, movie scenes, and how computer and digital technology influences animation.

Archival photographs, animation cells, historical references, and first-person accounts examine the lasting impact Mort Schindel and Weston Woods have had on both children's literature and animated films.

Discusses the techniques and people involved in creating Disney's animated films, from the first story idea to opening night.

Surveys the field of animated films, from the early cartoons to the European scene, computerized cartoons, and contemporary examples.

Includes instructions for creating drawings that give the illusion of various kinds of movement and special effects. Also describes several early motion picture devices.

Examines the history of anime, explores its popularity in America, looks at the role of women in Japanese animation, and discusses the messages of the art.

A brief biography of Joe Barbera and Bill Hanna who formed the Hanna-Barbera productions and made more 150 cartoon series for the television including Tom and Jerry cartoons, The Jetsons, Yogi Bear, and others.