Discover which films have the Disney seal and were produced using a very interesting animation technique: stop motion!
Entering the world of animated feature films with the release of a 2D film, after all “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” came out in 1937 with scenes that came to life when drawn by hand, over more than 100 years from the studio, Disney was able to test different techniques to make its characters come to life, including stop motion.
In this way of animating, several photos of dolls, clay figures or cutouts are taken, where, between one photo and another, these real objects are moved little by little. In the end, the images are positioned in sequence to create the illusion of movement.
In the company created by Roy and Walt Disneythere is a list of productions that use stop motion; Check them all out below:
1. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Launched in 1993 under the direction of Henry Selick and script and production of Tim Burton“The Nightmare Before Christmas” was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Special Effects category and a Golden Globe nomination for best original soundtrack.
Synopsis: “Bored with the same old routine of screams and scares, the King of Halloween, Skeleton Jack, wants to spread Christmas cheer. But his merry mission threatens Santa Claus and creates a nightmare for good boys and girls everywhere.”
2. Frankenweenie
Directed by Tim Burton“Frankenweenie” was released in 2012. This version is a remake of the 1984 short film of the same name, in which the plot revolves around a parody of “Frankenstein”, the author’s book Mary Shelley.
In animation, Victor Frankenstein has a great passion: recording horror films with his pet dog, Sparky. However, filming ends up being interrupted when the boy ends up losing his pet in a car accident. Determined to bring the dog back to life, he tests a scientific experiment involving bioelectricity, which brings consequences that he would never have imagined.
3. James and the Giant Peach
Based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Roald DahlDisney released “James and the Giant Peach”, a film that mixes live action and animation. The plot is controlled by the filmmaker Henry Selick and has Tim Burton in production.
Synopsis: “When young boy James discovers a huge peach the size of a house, he embarks on a magical and exciting odyssey, developed by the acclaimed director’s creative team Tim Burton. You will delight in a perfect combination of film, computer animation and special effects, in addition to the soundtrack of Randy Newman. Enjoy this incredible journey.”
4. Where the Toys Come From
According to the IMDB synopsis, “Where the Toys Come From” follows the toys Peepers and Zoom who, willing to discover how they were created, join their owner, Robin, on a journey that begins at the toy museum “Home for Old Toys “.
The TV special was directed by Theodore Thomas and shown by Disney in 1983.
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Source: Recreio
