Tag Archives: Country Cousin

1936 Lecture part 2: Animation is Acting

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Art Babbitt

Babbitt continues his lecture to the Disney creative staff on the 23rd of September, 1936.  Here he talks about the strides they’ve already made and that they continually need to make –  to find inspiration in the most sophisticated cinema … Continue reading →

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Les Clark, of Disney’s Supreme Court

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Art Babbitt

In honor of the recent landmark healthcare decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court, I’m going to talk about one of my favorite past members of the Supreme Court. Disney animator Les Clark. I use “Supreme Court” loosely, but by … Continue reading →

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