The History and Practice of Animation Part 1
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Learn directly from Daniel Stellan Kendrick, animation expert, development executive, and literary manager at Chatrone LLC, whose clients have worked with Nickelodeon, Fox, Disney, Netflix, and many many more networks and studios!
In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, Daniel Stellan Kendrick will not only walk you through the colorful, fun, and fascinating history of animation, but will also pinpoint the innovations of the greatest animators of the past. In Part I, Daniel will guide the audience through each era of animation, and the context, content, and significance of those films. In Part II, Daniel will help you apply the techniques and secrets of the master animators to your own personal filmmaking. Together, Part I & II will provide you with not only the tools to converse about the full spectrum of animated films, but the ability to enhance your own films with tricks of the trade.
You will leave this webinar knowing:
- A thorough knowledge of the historical evolution of animation, significant developments, and their progenitors.
- How to knowledgeably converse as an animation industry insider and impress any executives, showrunners, producers, or animators you meet.
- Together with Part II, participants with leave with a comprehensive knowledge of the proprietary trade secrets of animation history and elusive practical techniques to expand your creative pedigree and filmmaking.
Your host, Daniel Stellan Kendrick, is a manager and development executive at Chatrone LLC, a production / management company, which specializes in animation. His clients include writers, artists, and creators that have worked on projects such as Robot Chicken, Spongebob Squarepants, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Chatrone’s first animated feature, The Book Of Life, was released last October by Fox. It was nominated for five Annie Awards and a Golden Globe. With offices in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Chatrone also produces multiple TV series in Latin America. Daniel graduated from UCLA with a degree in history and film.
What You Will Learn:
- The Silent Era.
- McCay, Mesmer and Puppetoon.
- Early Disney / Iwerks.
- Fleischer.
- The Golden Era of Animation.
- Warner Bros.
- Looney Tunes.
- Paramount.
- Terrytoons.
- Snow White.
- Warner Bros.
- Post-War Cartoons.
- UPA.
- Ward Productions.
- Hanna-Barbera.
- DePatie-Freleng.
- Canada - NFB/ONF
- Bakshi & The Adult Feature.
- Ralph Bakshi & Fritz the Cat.
- Saturday morning cartoons.
- The New Age of Animation.
- Rise of Primetime and The Simpsons.
- Of Batman and Backgrounds.
- Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Disney TVA.
- Pixar / Disney Renaissance.
- Dreamworks and Studio features.
- Pokemon, DBZ and Anime.
- What Lies Ahead - The Future of Animation.
- Live Q&A with Daniel!
Who Should Attend?
- Filmmakers with a desire to work in animation.
- Screenwriters looking to write for animation.
- Animators who want to better learn the history of their craft.
- Artists looking to get into animation.
- Character actors.
- Directors who want to work in animation.
- Producers who want to work in animation.
- Students looking to go into animation when they graduate.
- Animation fans who want to learn more of its history.
- History buffs who want to learn more about animation.
- Cinematographers interested in animated shows and features.
- Disney fans.
- Anthromorphic rabbits, mice, and ducks
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About Your Host Daniel Stellan Kendrick, Animation Expert, Development Executive and Literary Manager at Chatrone LLC:
Daniel Stellan Kendrick is a manager and development executive at Chatrone LLC, a production / management company, which specializes in animation. Originally hailing from San Diego, Daniel moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA where he graduated with a degree in history and film. He worked at International Creative Management before joining Chatrone LLC in 2012. His clients include writers, artists, and creators that have worked on projects such as Robot Chicken, Spongebob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and T. Daniel also consults for Animation Studios across the world. Chatrone’s first animated feature, The Book Of Life, was released this October by Fox. It was nominated for five Annie Awards and a Golden Globe. With offices in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Chatrone also produces multiple TV series in Latin America.
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Daniel Kendrick
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