Where were/are they from?
Eadweard was an English photographer important for his pioneering work in photographic studies of motion and early work in motion-picture projection.
When did they work?
Muybridge was born in Kingston upon Thames, England, on April 9 1830 to John and Susan Muggeridge. Muybridge emigrated to the United States at the age of 25, arriving in San Francisco in 1855, a few years after California became a state, and while the city was still the "capital of the Gold Rush." He started a career as a publisher's agent for the London Printing and Publishing Company, and as a bookseller. At the time, the city was booming, with 40 bookstores, nearly 60 hotels and a dozen photography studios.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
Muybridge is known for his pioneering work on Animal Locomotion in 1877 and 1878, this technique uses multiple cameras to capture motion in stop motion photographs.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
I think they were trying to show people how the movement of an individual works though stop motion photography.
What do you think of their work?
I think Muybridge's work is very interesting and it is a very big part in the history of animation.
Auguste and Louis Lumiere
Where were/are they from?
The Lumière brothers were born in Besançon, France to Claude-Antoine Lumière and Jeanne Joséphine Costille Lumière. They moved to Lyon in 1870, where both attended La Martiniere, the largest technical school in Lyon.
When did they work?
Their father, Claude-Antoine Lumière (1840–1911), ran a photographic firm where both brothers worked for him: Louis as a physicist and Auguste as a manager.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
It was not until their father retired in 1892 that the brothers began to create moving pictures. They patented a number of significant processes leading up to their film camera, most notably film perforations (originally implemented by Emile Reynaud) as a means of advancing the film through the camera and projector.
It was not until their father retired in 1892 that the brothers began to create moving pictures. They patented a number of significant processes leading up to their film camera, most notably film perforations (originally implemented by Emile Reynaud) as a means of advancing the film through the camera and projector.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
To show how a series of simple pictures can make motion and you can also see it with a white paper or wall.
To show how a series of simple pictures can make motion and you can also see it with a white paper or wall.
What do you think of their work?
I think that their work is very nice and clever as it has changed the media industry in some way in the past.
I think that their work is very nice and clever as it has changed the media industry in some way in the past.
Where were/are they from?
Spring Lake, Michigan, U.S.; or Canada (disputed)
When did they work?
He was able to draw accurately from memory even things he had never before drawn—what McCay called "memory sketching". His father thought little of his son's artistic talents, though,[9] and had him sent to Cleary Business College in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
He bragged about how he would catch the train to Detroit to show off his drawing skills at the Wonderland and Eden Musee dime museum. He drew portraits there for 25¢ apiece, of which he kept half.
Walt DisneyHe was able to draw accurately from memory even things he had never before drawn—what McCay called "memory sketching". His father thought little of his son's artistic talents, though,[9] and had him sent to Cleary Business College in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
He bragged about how he would catch the train to Detroit to show off his drawing skills at the Wonderland and Eden Musee dime museum. He drew portraits there for 25¢ apiece, of which he kept half.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
McCay came to be known by his middle name, Winsor. His drawing skills emerged early. According to a story told within the family, McCay made his first drawing in the aftermath of one of the many fires that hit Spring Lake: he picked up a nail and etched the scene of the fire in the frost of a windowpane.
He was able to draw accurately from memory even things he had never before drawn—what McCay called "memory sketching".
McCay came to be known by his middle name, Winsor. His drawing skills emerged early. According to a story told within the family, McCay made his first drawing in the aftermath of one of the many fires that hit Spring Lake: he picked up a nail and etched the scene of the fire in the frost of a windowpane.
He was able to draw accurately from memory even things he had never before drawn—what McCay called "memory sketching".
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
To let your imagination run wild and create and draw what you want.
To let your imagination run wild and create and draw what you want.
What do you think of their work?
I think his drawings are very detailed and drawn accurately.
Ladislas Starevich
Where were/are they from?
Moscow, Russian Empire
I think his drawings are very detailed and drawn accurately.
Ladislas Starevich
Where were/are they from?
Moscow, Russian Empire
When did they work?
Władysław Starewicz was born in Moscow, Russia to Polish parents (father Aleksander Starewicz from Surviliškis near Kėdainiai and mother Antonina Legęcka from Kaunas, both from "neighbourhood nobility", in hiding after the failed Insurrection of 1863 against the Tsarist Russian domination), and had lived in Lithuania which at that time was a part of the Russian Empire.
Władysław Starewicz was born in Moscow, Russia to Polish parents (father Aleksander Starewicz from Surviliškis near Kėdainiai and mother Antonina Legęcka from Kaunas, both from "neighbourhood nobility", in hiding after the failed Insurrection of 1863 against the Tsarist Russian domination), and had lived in Lithuania which at that time was a part of the Russian Empire.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
Starevich used actual real life animals and insects and he used stop motion technique and he also used some certain material to replace the legs so that he could move it and it would stay in place
Starevich used actual real life animals and insects and he used stop motion technique and he also used some certain material to replace the legs so that he could move it and it would stay in place
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
I can't think of anything specific about what he's trying to communicate with his work because each of his work tell a different story
I can't think of anything specific about what he's trying to communicate with his work because each of his work tell a different story
What do you think of their work?
I personally like stop motion animation, i did one with my class so i think that his animations are great.
Where were/are they from?
Disney was born on December 5, 1901, at 2156 North Tripp Avenue in Chicago's Hermosa community area to Elias Disney, who was Irish-Canadian, and Flora Call Disney, who was of German and English descent.
When did they work?
Two months after their arrival in October 1923, Disney and his brother Roy pooled their money and set up a cartoon studio in Hollywood.
John Halas and Joy BatchelorTwo months after their arrival in October 1923, Disney and his brother Roy pooled their money and set up a cartoon studio in Hollywood.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
First they draw it in 2D then they start to make them move as the video shows above.
First they draw it in 2D then they start to make them move as the video shows above.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
I don't think they were trying to communicate anything through their work, I they did this from passion and maybe to make people happy with their work.
I don't think they were trying to communicate anything through their work, I they did this from passion and maybe to make people happy with their work.
What do you think of their work?
I love their work because it as been drawn well since they started until this day.
I love their work because it as been drawn well since they started until this day.
Where were/are they from?
John Halas was born on April 16, 1912 in Budapest and Joy was born on May 12, 1914
When did they work?
From 1936 Halas ran a small animation unit that created commercials for theatrical distribution, and Batchelor responded to his advertisement for an assistant. Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films was founded in 1940, and during World War II the company made about 70 animated propaganda short films for the British Ministry of Information.
Hannah-BarberaFrom 1936 Halas ran a small animation unit that created commercials for theatrical distribution, and Batchelor responded to his advertisement for an assistant. Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films was founded in 1940, and during World War II the company made about 70 animated propaganda short films for the British Ministry of Information.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
Because they were both graphic designers they both equally had great skills on drawing and animation.
Because they were both graphic designers they both equally had great skills on drawing and animation.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
Halas and Batchelor Made animations about things that would happen in real life but with a little twist, they did a lot of animations about animals, one of their famous works was called animal farm and it was about animals taking over a farm which also had a film made for it.
Halas and Batchelor Made animations about things that would happen in real life but with a little twist, they did a lot of animations about animals, one of their famous works was called animal farm and it was about animals taking over a farm which also had a film made for it.
What do you think of their work?
I quite like their work because it's entertaining like the one above.
I quite like their work because it's entertaining like the one above.
Where were/are they from?
William Hanah was born on July 14, 1910 in Melrose, New Mexico, U.S. and Joseph Barbera was bor on March 24 , 1911 in New York City, New York, U.S.
When did they work?
It was formed in 1957 by former Metro Goldwyn Mayer animation directors William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (creators of Tom and Jerry) and live-action director George Sidney in partnership with Columbia Pictures' Screen Gems television division. The company was sold to Taft Broadcasting in late 1966, and spent the next two decades as a subsidiary of the parent and its successors.
Cosgrove HallIt was formed in 1957 by former Metro Goldwyn Mayer animation directors William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (creators of Tom and Jerry) and live-action director George Sidney in partnership with Columbia Pictures' Screen Gems television division. The company was sold to Taft Broadcasting in late 1966, and spent the next two decades as a subsidiary of the parent and its successors.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
Before William joined up with Joseph, he was doing odd jobs in the first months of the great depression, he joined the Harman and Ising animation studio in 1930. During the 1930s, Hanna steadily gained skill and prominence while working on cartoons such as Captain and the Kids. In 1937, while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Hanna met Joseph Barbera.
Before William joined up with Joseph, he was doing odd jobs in the first months of the great depression, he joined the Harman and Ising animation studio in 1930. During the 1930s, Hanna steadily gained skill and prominence while working on cartoons such as Captain and the Kids. In 1937, while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Hanna met Joseph Barbera.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
I think they were just trying to say have fun and enjoy their work.
I think they were just trying to say have fun and enjoy their work.
What do you think of their work?
I really like their work especially my childhood favorite Tom and Jerry.
I really like their work especially my childhood favorite Tom and Jerry.
Where were/are they from?
Both Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall were born in the United Kingdom
When did they work?
Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall first met while both were students at Manchester College of Art and Design, which is now part of Manchester Metropolitan University. They later became co-workers at Granada Television, where they produced television graphics.
all left his job in 1969 and founded his own production company, Stop Frame Productions. Cosgrove joined the company shortly after its establishment. Their first projects, for Stop Frame, included public service films and television commercials for such companies as the TVTimes.
Industrial Light and MagicBrian Cosgrove and Mark Hall first met while both were students at Manchester College of Art and Design, which is now part of Manchester Metropolitan University. They later became co-workers at Granada Television, where they produced television graphics.
all left his job in 1969 and founded his own production company, Stop Frame Productions. Cosgrove joined the company shortly after its establishment. Their first projects, for Stop Frame, included public service films and television commercials for such companies as the TVTimes.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
Im guessing they used clay because the type of animation they used was stop motion or stop frame.
Im guessing they used clay because the type of animation they used was stop motion or stop frame.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
They used their animation for public services films and for TV commercials.
They used their animation for public services films and for TV commercials.
What do you think of their work?
I think it's great because stop motion animation takes a long time to finish and it takes a lot of patience to finish one.
I think it's great because stop motion animation takes a long time to finish and it takes a lot of patience to finish one.
Where were/are they from?
George Lucas was born on May 14 1944 in Modesto, California, United States
When did they work?
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is an American Academy Award–winning motion picture visual effects company that was founded in May 1975 by George Lucas. It is a division of the film production company, Lucasfilm, which Lucas founded, and was created when Lucas began production of the film Star Wars.
PixarIndustrial Light & Magic (ILM) is an American Academy Award–winning motion picture visual effects company that was founded in May 1975 by George Lucas. It is a division of the film production company, Lucasfilm, which Lucas founded, and was created when Lucas began production of the film Star Wars.
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
They use programs to create all the epic special effects that you see in the movies.
They use programs to create all the epic special effects that you see in the movies.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
I don't think they're trying to communicate anything through it.
I don't think they're trying to communicate anything through it.
What do you think of their work?
I think their work is amazing because of all the special effects that they put in the movie.
I think their work is amazing because of all the special effects that they put in the movie.
Where were/are they from?
Pixar Animation Studios, or simply Pixar, is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. The studio is best known for its CGI-animated feature films created with PhotoRealistic RenderMan, its own implementation of the industry-standard RenderMan image-rendering application programming interface used to generate high-quality images.
When did they work?
Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the computer division of Lucasfilm before its spin-out as a corporation in 1986 with FUNDING by Apple Inc. cofounder Steve Jobs, who became its majority shareholder
Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the computer division of Lucasfilm before its spin-out as a corporation in 1986 with FUNDING by Apple Inc. cofounder Steve Jobs, who became its majority shareholder
What techniques and materials did they use to make their work?
Like Disney they draw first then they transfer it onto the computer and start putting on minor details on it like the colour, and the movement's.
Like Disney they draw first then they transfer it onto the computer and start putting on minor details on it like the colour, and the movement's.
What do you think they were trying to communicate with their work?
There's different meanings for each film they release.
There's different meanings for each film they release.
What do you think of their work?
All their work are amazing and i've watched their movies since i was a kid.
All their work are amazing and i've watched their movies since i was a kid.
