An animator is an artist who creates multiple images that give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence; the images are called frames and key frames. Animators can work in a variety of fields including film, television, video games, and the internet. Usually, an animation piece requires the collaboration of several animators. The methods of creating the images or frames for an animation piece depends on the animators' artistic styles and their field.
Other artists who contribute to animated cartoons, but who are not animators, include layout artists (who design the backgrounds, lighting, and camera angles), storyboard artists (who draw panels of the action from the script), and background artists (who paint the "scenery"). Moreover, voice actors, musicians and other talent may be added as necessary to give the animation additional depth.
Among the specialized of animators are character animators (artists who specialize in character movement, dialogue, acting, etc.) and special effects animators (who animate anything that is not a character; most commonly vehicles, machinery, and natural phenomena such as rain, snow, and water).
Francis Glebas is a writer, director, storyboard artist, and teacher. His most recent film work isSpace Chimps where he worked in storyboarding and visual development. This film has recently wrapped up production in Canada and is now in post-production.
Glebas was heavily involved with Disney animation and has worked on the following films:
He has taught courses related to animation at the following:
Plot
In this second episode of the Jack, the Cuddly Dog series, Jack's favorite red ball takes a life of its own when Jack gives it big extra kick. The ball bounces out of Central Park, out of NYC, and clear across the great American West. Jack chases his ball through stunning American locations by plane, train, automobile and balloon... making friends along the way. Will Jack get his ball back?
Keywords: baby-video, educational-film
Plot
In this update of Disney's masterpiece film mixture of animation and music, new interpretations of great works of music are presented. It begins with an abstract battle of light and darkness set to the music of Beethoveen's Fifth Symphony. Then we see the adventures of a Humpback Whale calf and his pod set to "The Pines of Rome." Next is the humourous story of several lives in 1930's New York City, scored with "Rhapsody in Blue." Following is a musical telling of the fairy tale, "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" set to Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2. Then a goofy Flamingo causes havoc in his flock with his yo-yo to the tune of the finale of "Carnival of the Animals." This is followed by the classic sequence from the original film, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" starring Mickey Mouse and followed by "Pomp and Circumstance" starring Donald Duck as a harried assistant to Noah on his Ark. Finally, we see the awesome tale of the life, death and renewal of a forest in a sequence featuring the composition, "The Firebird."
Keywords: 1930s, 1990s, anthology, anthropomorphic-animal, anthropomorphism, apprentice, beethoven, biblical, cartoon-duck, cartoon-mouse
Steve Martin: You know what's amazing is that many of these musicians are playing for the very first time. Thanks to Steve Martin's "Master Musician Home Study Course". More about that later.
Steve Martin: So let me turn things over to the great Itzhak Perlman, who, I have just been informed, plays the violin. Well, so do I, big deal. Could I have my violin, please? Ahh, thank you. All right, boys, let's... [Bow slips from his hands] Oh! Oh, sorry. Could I have another stick thingy, please? Oh, and camera back on me. Camera back on me. Ca... Am I done?
James Earl Jones: [introducing the Carnival of the Animals] Here the sensitive strains of impressionistic music combine with the subtle artistry of the animator to finally answer that age old question: What is man's relationship to nature?::[is handed a note]::James Earl Jones: Oh, sorry... That age old question: What would happen if you gave a yo-yo to a flock of flamingos?::[turns to look off-camera]::James Earl Jones: Who wrote this?
Bette Middler: Hi. You may not know this, but over the years the Disney artists have cooked up dozens of ideas for new Fantasia segments. Some made it to the big screen this time, but others - lots of others - how can I put this politely?... didn't.
Mickey Mouse: Mr. Levine! Okay, Mr. Levine, everybody's in place for the next number.::James Levine: Thanks, Mickey. When...::Mickey Mouse: But we can't find Donald. So you stay here and stall for time, and I'll be right back.::[Exits]::Mickey Mouse: [Offstage] Donald! Oh Donald!::James Levine: When we hear Sir Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" we think of a graduation ceremony.::Mickey Mouse: Donald, where are ya?::James Levine: Actually, Elgar composed it for many kinds of solemn events.::Mickey Mouse: Donald!::James Levine: This march inspired the Disney artists to recreate the age old story...::Mickey Mouse: Donald, are you hiding in...::Daisy Duck: Aaaah!::Mickey Mouse: Oh, sorry, Daisy!::James Levine: ...of Noah's Ark, with one slight twist.::Mickey Mouse: [Knocking on door] Oh, Donald Duck!::Donald Duck: Who is it?::[Mickey and Donald's shadows are projected against a panel; Donald is in the shower]::Mickey Mouse: Donald, it's me, Mickey. You're on in 30 seconds, hurry.::Donald Duck: What? You gotta be kidding!::[Mumbles angrily as he leaves the tub]::Mickey Mouse: [Peeking behind a wall] Psst! Okay, Jim. He's on his way. Go to the intro.::James Levine: Ladies and gentlemen, "Pomp and Circumstance," starring Donald Duck.
Angela Lansbury: Walt Disney described the art of animation as a voyage of discovery, into the realms of color, sound, and motion. The music from Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Firebird" inspires such a voyage. And so we conclude this version of "Fantasia" with a mythical story of life, death, and renewal.
Plot
In this update of Disney's masterpiece film mixture of animation and music, new interpretations of great works of music are presented. It begins with an abstract battle of light and darkness set to the music of Beethoveen's Fifth Symphony. Then we see the adventures of a Humpback Whale calf and his pod set to "The Pines of Rome." Next is the humourous story of several lives in 1930's New York City, scored with "Rhapsody in Blue." Following is a musical telling of the fairy tale, "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" set to Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2. Then a goofy Flamingo causes havoc in his flock with his yo-yo to the tune of the finale of "Carnival of the Animals." This is followed by the classic sequence from the original film, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" starring Mickey Mouse and followed by "Pomp and Circumstance" starring Donald Duck as a harried assistant to Noah on his Ark. Finally, we see the awesome tale of the life, death and renewal of a forest in a sequence featuring the composition, "The Firebird."
Keywords: 1930s, 1990s, anthology, anthropomorphic-animal, anthropomorphism, apprentice, beethoven, biblical, cartoon-duck, cartoon-mouse
Steve Martin: You know what's amazing is that many of these musicians are playing for the very first time. Thanks to Steve Martin's "Master Musician Home Study Course". More about that later.
Steve Martin: So let me turn things over to the great Itzhak Perlman, who, I have just been informed, plays the violin. Well, so do I, big deal. Could I have my violin, please? Ahh, thank you. All right, boys, let's... [Bow slips from his hands] Oh! Oh, sorry. Could I have another stick thingy, please? Oh, and camera back on me. Camera back on me. Ca... Am I done?
James Earl Jones: [introducing the Carnival of the Animals] Here the sensitive strains of impressionistic music combine with the subtle artistry of the animator to finally answer that age old question: What is man's relationship to nature?::[is handed a note]::James Earl Jones: Oh, sorry... That age old question: What would happen if you gave a yo-yo to a flock of flamingos?::[turns to look off-camera]::James Earl Jones: Who wrote this?
Bette Middler: Hi. You may not know this, but over the years the Disney artists have cooked up dozens of ideas for new Fantasia segments. Some made it to the big screen this time, but others - lots of others - how can I put this politely?... didn't.
Mickey Mouse: Mr. Levine! Okay, Mr. Levine, everybody's in place for the next number.::James Levine: Thanks, Mickey. When...::Mickey Mouse: But we can't find Donald. So you stay here and stall for time, and I'll be right back.::[Exits]::Mickey Mouse: [Offstage] Donald! Oh Donald!::James Levine: When we hear Sir Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" we think of a graduation ceremony.::Mickey Mouse: Donald, where are ya?::James Levine: Actually, Elgar composed it for many kinds of solemn events.::Mickey Mouse: Donald!::James Levine: This march inspired the Disney artists to recreate the age old story...::Mickey Mouse: Donald, are you hiding in...::Daisy Duck: Aaaah!::Mickey Mouse: Oh, sorry, Daisy!::James Levine: ...of Noah's Ark, with one slight twist.::Mickey Mouse: [Knocking on door] Oh, Donald Duck!::Donald Duck: Who is it?::[Mickey and Donald's shadows are projected against a panel; Donald is in the shower]::Mickey Mouse: Donald, it's me, Mickey. You're on in 30 seconds, hurry.::Donald Duck: What? You gotta be kidding!::[Mumbles angrily as he leaves the tub]::Mickey Mouse: [Peeking behind a wall] Psst! Okay, Jim. He's on his way. Go to the intro.::James Levine: Ladies and gentlemen, "Pomp and Circumstance," starring Donald Duck.
Angela Lansbury: Walt Disney described the art of animation as a voyage of discovery, into the realms of color, sound, and motion. The music from Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Firebird" inspires such a voyage. And so we conclude this version of "Fantasia" with a mythical story of life, death, and renewal.
Plot
In this update of Disney's masterpiece film mixture of animation and music, new interpretations of great works of music are presented. It begins with an abstract battle of light and darkness set to the music of Beethoveen's Fifth Symphony. Then we see the adventures of a Humpback Whale calf and his pod set to "The Pines of Rome." Next is the humourous story of several lives in 1930's New York City, scored with "Rhapsody in Blue." Following is a musical telling of the fairy tale, "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" set to Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2. Then a goofy Flamingo causes havoc in his flock with his yo-yo to the tune of the finale of "Carnival of the Animals." This is followed by the classic sequence from the original film, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" starring Mickey Mouse and followed by "Pomp and Circumstance" starring Donald Duck as a harried assistant to Noah on his Ark. Finally, we see the awesome tale of the life, death and renewal of a forest in a sequence featuring the composition, "The Firebird."
Keywords: 1930s, 1990s, anthology, anthropomorphic-animal, anthropomorphism, apprentice, beethoven, biblical, cartoon-duck, cartoon-mouse
Steve Martin: You know what's amazing is that many of these musicians are playing for the very first time. Thanks to Steve Martin's "Master Musician Home Study Course". More about that later.
Steve Martin: So let me turn things over to the great Itzhak Perlman, who, I have just been informed, plays the violin. Well, so do I, big deal. Could I have my violin, please? Ahh, thank you. All right, boys, let's... [Bow slips from his hands] Oh! Oh, sorry. Could I have another stick thingy, please? Oh, and camera back on me. Camera back on me. Ca... Am I done?
James Earl Jones: [introducing the Carnival of the Animals] Here the sensitive strains of impressionistic music combine with the subtle artistry of the animator to finally answer that age old question: What is man's relationship to nature?::[is handed a note]::James Earl Jones: Oh, sorry... That age old question: What would happen if you gave a yo-yo to a flock of flamingos?::[turns to look off-camera]::James Earl Jones: Who wrote this?
Bette Middler: Hi. You may not know this, but over the years the Disney artists have cooked up dozens of ideas for new Fantasia segments. Some made it to the big screen this time, but others - lots of others - how can I put this politely?... didn't.
Mickey Mouse: Mr. Levine! Okay, Mr. Levine, everybody's in place for the next number.::James Levine: Thanks, Mickey. When...::Mickey Mouse: But we can't find Donald. So you stay here and stall for time, and I'll be right back.::[Exits]::Mickey Mouse: [Offstage] Donald! Oh Donald!::James Levine: When we hear Sir Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" we think of a graduation ceremony.::Mickey Mouse: Donald, where are ya?::James Levine: Actually, Elgar composed it for many kinds of solemn events.::Mickey Mouse: Donald!::James Levine: This march inspired the Disney artists to recreate the age old story...::Mickey Mouse: Donald, are you hiding in...::Daisy Duck: Aaaah!::Mickey Mouse: Oh, sorry, Daisy!::James Levine: ...of Noah's Ark, with one slight twist.::Mickey Mouse: [Knocking on door] Oh, Donald Duck!::Donald Duck: Who is it?::[Mickey and Donald's shadows are projected against a panel; Donald is in the shower]::Mickey Mouse: Donald, it's me, Mickey. You're on in 30 seconds, hurry.::Donald Duck: What? You gotta be kidding!::[Mumbles angrily as he leaves the tub]::Mickey Mouse: [Peeking behind a wall] Psst! Okay, Jim. He's on his way. Go to the intro.::James Levine: Ladies and gentlemen, "Pomp and Circumstance," starring Donald Duck.
Angela Lansbury: Walt Disney described the art of animation as a voyage of discovery, into the realms of color, sound, and motion. The music from Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Firebird" inspires such a voyage. And so we conclude this version of "Fantasia" with a mythical story of life, death, and renewal.
Plot
Daffy Duck convinces an unwilling Porky Pig to quit his job with Leon Schlesinger. Why be a cartoon actor, Daffy says, when you can be leading man opposite Bette Davis? Schlesinger lets Porky go, but he is confident Porky will be back. Porky's adventures begin when he tries to get past the guard at the studio gate. He manages it by disguising himself as Oliver Hardy, but he has more trouble ahead. Meanwhile, Daffy tries to convince Schlesinger that he should take over Porky's starring roles. Daffy's scheme backfires when Porky returns to get his old job back.
Keywords: cartoon-duck, cartoon-pig, cartoon-reality-crossover, chase, contract, deceit, disguise, driving, fight, film-producer
Studio Guard: Who do you think you are, driving through here like that?::Porky Pig: Why, I'm P-P-Porky Pig.::Studio Guard: Oh, so you're Porky Pig.::[Porky nods]::Studio Guard: And you wanna go in there.::[Porky nods]::Studio Guard: And you want me to be a nice guy and let you go in there.::[Porky nods]::Studio Guard: So I can lose my job.::[Porky starts nodding, catches himself and shakes his head]::Studio Guard: Well, I'm not a nice guy, and I'm not gonna let you in, and I'm not gonna lose my job, but I am gonna throw you out!::[Guard picks up Porky, car and all, and tosses him out]::Studio Guard: Get out and stay out!
Daffy Duck: Psst. Hey, Porky. Say, you want a good job?::Porky Pig: B-but I got a good j-jo-j-position.::Daffy Duck: Oh, you call this a job? Working in cartoons? Phoo! I know where you can get a job in features, as Bette Davis' leading man. Three grand a week.::Porky Pig: Oh, I'm n-n-not good enough for that. Besides, I g-g-got a contract here.::Daffy Duck: You can get out of that. Just go up and tell the boss that you wanna quit.::Porky Pig: D-d-do you think I ought to?::Daffy Duck: Sure. Come on, come on. You don't get an opportunity like this every day. Come on.
Leon Schlesinger: Hello, Porky. Come on in.::Porky Pig: Hello, Mr. Schl-Schle-Schles-g-g-g-g... Hello, Leon.::Leon Schlesinger: Well, Porky, what's on your mind? What can I do for you?::Porky Pig: You see, I've been in cartoons a long time, and I was thinking, t-that if I had a chance to act in features... What's Errol Flynn got that I haven't?::Leon Schlesinger: You mean to say you want to get out of your cartoon contract?::Porky Pig: Y-yeah, t-that's right.::Leon Schlesinger: Well, if that's the way you feel about it, it's all right with me. You sure you know what you're doing?::Porky Pig: Y-yes.::Leon Schlesinger: Well, if you say so, I'll tear up your contract, if that's what you want.::Porky Pig: Y-yes.::Leon Schlesinger: Well, if that's the way you feel about it, it's all right with me.::[Leon tears up contract and throws it in wastebasket]::Leon Schlesinger: [Shakes hands with Porky] Okay, Porky. Don't forget me when you're a star. [Porky leaves]::Leon Schlesinger: He'll be back.
[first lines]::Animator: Lunch!
[last lines]::Daffy Duck: Hey, Porky. I hope you didn't sign up here again, 'cause I know where there's a pip of a job at twelve grand a week, playing opposite Greta...::[Gets hit in the face with a tomato]::Daffy Duck: ...Garbo.
Porky Pig: [end credits]::Porky Pig: Th-th-th-that's all, folks!
Well if the girl is talking slow
I wander in and out oh no no no
She looks to me, she wants to know
This music is too loud oh no no no
You suck me sun sweet, suck me sun dry
Suck me, suck me sun sweet
Suck me so I don't know anything,
When i give in
Oh Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
She takes my hand, she lets me know
My timing is all wrong oh no no no
So ready to when, the lights are low
We kiss for way too long oh no no no
You suck me sun sweet, suck me sun dry
Suck me, suck me sun sweet
Suck me so I don't know anything,
When i give in
Oh Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator! (x2)
Ooooooooooooh
Ooooooooooooh
Hiding in the bedroom where she found me
How I really hoped that she was sleeping
Now's the time to tell her a consciencious lie
Still there's a part of me that's holding out for
Promises of passion and adventure
But she has no idea what an adventure is!
Oh Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Oh Animator!
Animator! Animator! Animator!
Animator! Ani-Ma-Tor!