A documentary about two famed disney animators, frank and ollie. Ollie johnstons beloved model railroad and the book disney animation. In 1978, they retired from walt disney productions and began work on this book. The illusion of life by frank thomas and ollie johnston. The most complete book on the subject ever written, this is the fascinating inside story by two longterm disney animators of the gradual perfecting of a relatively. The illusion of life 1st deluxe edition by thomas, frank, johnston, ollie isbn. The authors, frank thomas and ollie johnston, worked not only with the. About the author two of walt disneys famous nine old men, frank thomas and ollie johnston met as students at stanford university and joined the disney studio within a year of each other in the mid1930s. The illusion of life disney books disney publishing worldwide. A number of other important figures in the animation business are also interviewed about frank and ollies influence of modern animation, and about their personal friendship. With frank thomas, ollie johnston, sylvia roemer, john canemaker.
Marvelous book by two of disneys original animators the nine old men and a great example of craftsmanship in animation as well as. Written by two of disneys famous nine old men, frank thomas and ollie johnston, this book goes back to where animation was born, made and enjoyed by. Our relationship has been described as the friendship that changed the face of animation. Frank and ollie, the talent behind bambi, pinocchio, lady and the tramp, the jungle book, and others, set the standard for such modernday hits as the lion king. The film was directed, produced and written by theodore thomas, frank thomas son. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was created, written, and drawn by us personally. It was directed, produced and written by theodore thomas, frank thomas son. Disney animation is a book by frank thomas and ollie johnston, two of the key animators at disney during the golden age of animation. Upon retirement frank and ollie began to piece together a book about their experience as animators for the walt disney studio. From books to videos, is the place to purchase your animation resources and memorabilia. Lady and the tramp, the jungle book, and others, set the standard for such. Since featurelength animation dates back only to 1937s snow white and the seven dwarfs, frank and ollie were literally present at the forms creation, giving this film an importance as.
The illusion of life, written by frank thomas and ollie johnston, also feature. The most complete book on the subject ever written, this is the fascinating inside story. Welcome to the official website of frank thomas and ollie johnston. They touch on the history of animation, and give students of animation a set of principles to follow when attempting to successfully bring drawings to life. The illusion of life later republished as the illusion of life. Disney animation studios unexpected progressive triumphant return to excellence.
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