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Animation is rapidly displaying sequential images to produce the illusion of movement.
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My mind is blown!
Forms of Animation
Traditional
Your basic "draw lots of pictures and get them flickering" method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhCWmIu1H_g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE3JGv_tRSw
Stop Motion Animation (Claymation)
Instead of drawings, pictures are taken of live props that are slowly adjusted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7vZXjmtWFA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jvOTsi3i64
Computer Generated Images (GCI)
Actually similar to Claymation, in that you have models and you change their appearance from frame to frame.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo_8g9wpoQc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPW3mvAN0Rc
Or look suspiciously like Claymation if that's your fancy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cQgQIMlwWw
"Flash" Animation
Another sort revolving around the computer, but mainly for two-dimensional appearances. Co-incidentally, can one-for-one replicate the traditional method.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZiB_S9VpiU
Mechanical Animation - Animatronics, Puppetry etc.
This one is debatable, as you are just filming props moving in real time, but it has a long history of being produced alongside the other forms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMEuEF9-UbU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhKVLNqtK9U
And of course, it's possible to blend these different methods together!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH90a_nJUAE
Now, just about every country in the world has produced animation at one point or another, even Best Korea! However due to reasons, this thread shall be mainly for animation originating from Europe and the Americas, and definitely not southeast of Vladivostok, west of Midway or north of Manilla.
The Players
Disney
Going strong for 90 years with an aggressively wholesome image. Famous for its fairy tale stories and other theatrical movies, as well as their long lasting characters.
Works of Note: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Silly Symphonies, Snow White, Pinnochio, Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Wreck-it-Ralph, Frozen, Gargoyles, Darkwing Duck, Ducktales, Phineas and Ferb, Gravity Falls and about a hundred other things
Pixar
Disney's most famous Subsidiary right now. Single handedly popularised CG Movies for better or worse. Known to be super influential: My own observation is that 80-90% of new stuff at Disney World is Pixar themed.
Works of Note: Luxo Jr, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, WALL-E, Up, Inside Out
Warner Brothers
Disney's first real rival. While Disney was wholesome, Warner Brothers was more slapstick and adult themed. Hasn't made nearly as many theatrical films. Has a lot of fingers in the superhero pie right now
Works of Note: Looney Tunes, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Speedy Gonzales, DC Animated Universe (Batman, Superman, Justice League), Pinky and the Brain, Freakazoid, The Iron Giant, Everything is Awesooome SPACESHIP!!! The Lego Movie
Dreamworks
The other big theatrical company right now. Was in something of a rut of questionable use of star power to draw in crowds, but has recently improved. Famous for giving marketers "this face":
But don't be confused, almost every animated movie poster has "this face" these days. Has recently suffered a downsizing, and a lot of shows going straight to Netflix. It will be interesting to see how that pans out.
Works of Note: Shrek, Prince of Egypt, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon
Cartoon Network
Heir to the Hanna-Barbera throne. First channel really dedicated to cartoons, so it was inevitable they'd make their own.
Works of Note: Dexter's Lab, Powerpuff Girls, Ed Edd & Eddy, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Megas XLR, Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, Stephen Universe, Over the Garden Wall
Adult Swim
Cartoon Network's teen/adult spinoff. Started by subverting some of the less remembered Hanna-Barbera shows, and then started producing material of their own
Works of Note: Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Harvey Birdman, Sealab 2021, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers, Metalocalypse, Moral Orel, Too Many Cooks
Nickelodeon
A major contributor to 90's animated nostalgia. More about sitcoms these days, but it has a remarkably well budgeted show in Avatar.
Works of Note: Rugrats, Hey Arnold, Ahh Real Monsters, Ren & Stimpy, Kablam!, Invader Zim, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Avatar: The Legend of Korra
Aardman
Upstart little British Claymation studio. Compared to other studios haven't produced much, but are fondly remembered.
Works of Note: Wallace & Gromit, Creature Comforts, Chicken Run, Rex the Runt
Twentieth Century Fox
Has its own thread, so you can read up on them there.
Now this OP only scratches the surface of stuff to look at. If you're looking for more information on what to watch, especially on less famous stuff, I recommend http://comraderecs.tumblr.com. Yes, it has its roots in 4chan - but no actual links to 4chan, so don't worry - but the recommendations are pretty solid from my perspective. Also nominate creative works I've missed out on for inclusion in the OP. Enjoy!
-> My mind is blown!
Forms of Animation
Traditional
Your basic "draw lots of pictures and get them flickering" method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhCWmIu1H_ghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE3JGv_tRSwStop Motion Animation (Claymation)
Instead of drawings, pictures are taken of live props that are slowly adjusted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7vZXjmtWFAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jvOTsi3i64Computer Generated Images (GCI)
Actually similar to Claymation, in that you have models and you change their appearance from frame to frame.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo_8g9wpoQchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPW3mvAN0RcOr look suspiciously like Claymation if that's your fancy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cQgQIMlwWw"Flash" Animation
Another sort revolving around the computer, but mainly for two-dimensional appearances. Co-incidentally, can one-for-one replicate the traditional method.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZiB_S9VpiUMechanical Animation - Animatronics, Puppetry etc.
This one is debatable, as you are just filming props moving in real time, but it has a long history of being produced alongside the other forms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMEuEF9-UbUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhKVLNqtK9UAnd of course, it's possible to blend these different methods together!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH90a_nJUAENow, just about every country in the world has produced animation at one point or another, even Best Korea! However due to reasons, this thread shall be mainly for animation originating from Europe and the Americas, and definitely not southeast of Vladivostok, west of Midway or north of Manilla.
The Players
Disney
Going strong for 90 years with an aggressively wholesome image. Famous for its fairy tale stories and other theatrical movies, as well as their long lasting characters.
Works of Note: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Silly Symphonies, Snow White, Pinnochio, Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Wreck-it-Ralph, Frozen, Gargoyles, Darkwing Duck, Ducktales, Phineas and Ferb, Gravity Falls and about a hundred other things
Pixar
Disney's most famous Subsidiary right now. Single handedly popularised CG Movies for better or worse. Known to be super influential: My own observation is that 80-90% of new stuff at Disney World is Pixar themed.
Works of Note: Luxo Jr, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, WALL-E, Up, Inside Out
Warner Brothers
Disney's first real rival. While Disney was wholesome, Warner Brothers was more slapstick and adult themed. Hasn't made nearly as many theatrical films. Has a lot of fingers in the superhero pie right now
Works of Note: Looney Tunes, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Speedy Gonzales, DC Animated Universe (Batman, Superman, Justice League), Pinky and the Brain, Freakazoid, The Iron Giant, Everything is Awesooome SPACESHIP!!! The Lego Movie
Dreamworks
The other big theatrical company right now. Was in something of a rut of questionable use of star power to draw in crowds, but has recently improved. Famous for giving marketers "this face":
But don't be confused, almost every animated movie poster has "this face" these days. Has recently suffered a downsizing, and a lot of shows going straight to Netflix. It will be interesting to see how that pans out.
Works of Note: Shrek, Prince of Egypt, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon
Cartoon Network
Heir to the Hanna-Barbera throne. First channel really dedicated to cartoons, so it was inevitable they'd make their own.
Works of Note: Dexter's Lab, Powerpuff Girls, Ed Edd & Eddy, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Megas XLR, Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, Stephen Universe, Over the Garden Wall
Adult Swim
Cartoon Network's teen/adult spinoff. Started by subverting some of the less remembered Hanna-Barbera shows, and then started producing material of their own
Works of Note: Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Harvey Birdman, Sealab 2021, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers, Metalocalypse, Moral Orel, Too Many Cooks
Nickelodeon
A major contributor to 90's animated nostalgia. More about sitcoms these days, but it has a remarkably well budgeted show in Avatar.
Works of Note: Rugrats, Hey Arnold, Ahh Real Monsters, Ren & Stimpy, Kablam!, Invader Zim, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Avatar: The Legend of Korra
Aardman
Upstart little British Claymation studio. Compared to other studios haven't produced much, but are fondly remembered.
Works of Note: Wallace & Gromit, Creature Comforts, Chicken Run, Rex the Runt
Twentieth Century Fox
Has its own thread, so you can read up on them there.
Now this OP only scratches the surface of stuff to look at. If you're looking for more information on what to watch, especially on less famous stuff, I recommend http://comraderecs.tumblr.com. Yes, it has its roots in 4chan - but no actual links to 4chan, so don't worry - but the recommendations are pretty solid from my perspective. Also nominate creative works I've missed out on for inclusion in the OP. Enjoy!
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There's only one appropriate way for the thread to honour him.
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I knew I forgot one. I'll try and do it tomorrow.
All death is a tragedy but if you can make it that long and do some cool stuff along the way? Yeah, I can think of worse ends.
Yeah, he's definitely in the Christopher Lee category of deaths.
Also, Donald apparently insists on living in his houseboat in Scrooge's pool, which is perfect. Personally, I'm really impressed with what they did with Flintheart Glomgold:
And yep, Beagle Boys are back. No sign of Magica DeSpell yet.
If youre not familiar Gladstone is Donalds cousins Scrooge's other nephew and he is supernaturally Lucky. As such he never works hard for anything which drives Scrooge nuts
So Mr Peanutbutter?
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Gladstone is a little more self aware.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/08/new-ducktales-short-donalds-birthday-doesnt-go-as-planned
Two more will go up tomorrow, and three more on next Friday.
I'm so excited for this show, and everything I see from it makes me even happier!
Good but Scrooge's voice will definitely take some getting used to.
Also, "yeah, we should probably take care of that" was hilarious.
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I am more confused by the world of Cars than ever before.
The plot and worldbuilding of Cars 2 was already really confusing
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Not sure about Jesus... Donkey cart?
There is supposed to be a tv movie mid July and the season 3 will be in August or september
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The series will kick off with an hour-long episode (titled "Woo-oo!") on Saturday, August 12 at... midnight. If that time doesn't work for you don't worry, they'll air it 24 times in a row. (Apparently Disney's bullish on the show.) After that the show proper starts Sept. 23.
There's also a nifty poster at the link too big to post here, and the updated theme song!
You can see a few unannounced characters in the intro if you freeze-frame (including a buff-looking Ms. Beakley and some sort of ninja), but no Magika at all. Which is a little odd, since she's the one who most wanted Scrooge's dime everyone's chasing after in the intro. Maybe she'll be a slow-burn background presence slowly revealed to be the true evil? That would be neat.
Watch the new OP above.
Its the comic beagle boys so theyre identical except for prisoner ID.
Gkven the lucky dime is so prominent in that Magicka not being in would be odd. Im betting shes the season arc big bad
Also ahe could be in the theme song if
Not quite -- if you freeze frame it, you can see a lanky, dull-looking Beagle Boy and a very short Beagle Boy. Plus none of them have prisoner IDs, just a B on their shirts.
Edit: Looked it up -- the really big Beagle Boy could also be Bankjob, but Bouncer appeared more often in the cartoons. Or maybe they'll have completely different names.
He finished his recording for the sequel to Return of the Caped Crusaders. So we get to hear him one last time.
I like that Jackie Lynn Whoever doesn't so much as show up in a single frame.
(Sorry, I can't hear the phrase without hearing the song anymore.)
So, it looks like they've re-designed Mrs. Beakley as a brick shit-house. My bet is she's more of a body-guard/martial artist this time around than just a maid/nanny.
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"Scrooge, take care of the boys! I've got work to do."
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Wonder if Ms. Beakley will be a silent but imposing presence in the show?