Technology is clearly influencing the world all around us. An article I recently read was discussing the role of technology in popular culture. It talked about the changes that have occured in animation. Back when Disney made "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," the artist's designed each frame by hand. Each one was hand drawn and painted. Now most animated movies are computer animated. Major studios like Disney are focusing on technology when making movies. Some people still prefer traditional animation, although current trends seem to suggest that the era of hand-drawn animation is ending. The box office success of recent computer animated movies prehaps indicates a growing preference for computer animation. Perhaps these changes should encourage teachers to consider implementing technology into their arts ed. courses. I believe that traditional methods of animation are very valuable but a lot of art can clearly be created with technological assistance.
I'd like to know what kind of animation you prefer? Are you a fan of traditional animation or do you prefer computer animation.
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This is the same conflict as should we teach them how to print using paper and pen or should we work harder at teaching them the fine skills of typing... I for one is all about the hands on activities. Thus, feeling the paper, the media used, and erasing things a thousand and one times. Sure computer animation can be great and all... no offence to technology but I find the greater value and quality is found within traditional ways. It is LESS screen time on a child's eyes also ;)
I think that both mediums are art forms that when done well exhibit exceptional talent. Hand-drawn and computer animated films are separate entities and should be treated as such. Each requires a different type of skill, but one skill is not greater than the other. I think that animated films should be made in both mediums. When you look at the exquisite art of many of Disney's hand-drawn films, how can one justify discontinuing this medium? And Pixar's animated films are truly impressive in themselves. I think that to exclude either of these mediums would be a waste of talent and be of no benefit to anyone.
I agree with what Vanessa said about them being two respective mediums. That being said, I prefer traditional animation. I've yet to see a computer animated film (pixar or otherwise) where the characters came to life the way I've seen in traditionally animated films.
The reason Pixar films are so successful doesn't really have all that much to do with the animation; they have EXCEPTIONAL scripts.
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