Walt Disney Animation Studios has held a reputation for quality animated films since the 1930s. Walt started his company in 1923 in Los Angeles and moved the studio to Burbank, California, in 1937. From that point on, the company grew in success. What began with shorts called, "Alice Comedies" became a multimillion-dollar industry.
Storyboards
Disney was the first animation company to use storyboards. There were implemented in the production of "Snow White" which was Disney's first full-length feature, made in 1937.
Multiplane Cameras
For "Pinocchio," made in 1940, animation cells were placed on panes of glass. There were set at varying distances from the camera to give depth to the film.
CinemaScope
1955's "Lady and the Tramp" became Disney's first feature shot in CinemaScope. Wide screen format called for special considerations to fill the screen.
Xerox
Ub Iwerks modified a Xerox camera to transfer drawings to cells, which eliminated the process of inking. This technique was used for "101 Dalmations" in 1961.
CGI
Disney Animation Studios first began using computer generated imagery in the making of "The Great Mouse Detective," released in 1986.
CAPS
Disney used CAPS--a computer animation production system--for 1990's "The Rescuers Down Under." This allowed sketches to be colored electronically and eliminated cells in animation.
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