Tony Zhou dissects Chuck Jones
If you grew up watching Looney Tunes, then you know Chuck Jones, one of all-time masters of visual comedy. Normally I would talk about his ingenious framing and timing, but not today. Instead, I’d like to explore the evolution of his sensibilities as an artist. To see the names of the films, press the CC button and select “Movie Titles.” This video also had a wonderful animation consultant: Taylor Ramos (http://taylorkramos.tumblr.com/) For educational purposes only. You can donate to support the channel at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/everyframeapainting And follow me here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyszhou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everyframeapainting Music: Raymond Scott - “Powerhouse," "Minuet in Jazz,” “Twilight in Turkey,” “The Toy Trumpet" Carl Stalling - "Scentimental Romeo," "Guided Muscle,” "Feline Frame-Up,” “Rabbit Seasoning," “Duck! Rabbit, Duck!” Milt Franklyn - “One Froggy Evening,” "Robin Hood Daffy,” “What’s Opera, Doc?" Interview Clips (from Looney Tunes Platinum Collection Vol 1): Chuck Jones Interview: EmmyTVLegends.org (http://bit.ly/1J2ZXuW) Chuck Jones: Extremes & In-Betweens (http://bit.ly/1SpUb7i) A Chuck Jones Tutorial: Tricks of the Cartoon Trade (http://bit.ly/1HxxRG5) It Hopped One Night: A Look at “One Froggy Evening” (http://bit.ly/1RC3plV) Recommended Reading: 9 Rules of the Coyote and the Road Runner (http://bit.ly/1LdfN8d) Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist (http://amzn.com/0374526206) The Noble Approach: Maurice Noble and the Zen of Animation Design (http://amzn.com/1452102945)
Klaus
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Mockingjay part 2 trailer is here to wet your whistle
Congrats to all the amazing previs artists on the Cavalry Team that helped plan the action scenes in the culmination of this series. We know the best is yet to be seen!
Art imitating art
Previs gets Film School'd
Close Up with Edgar Wright
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