Famous Animators

Historical Contexts and Influence

Willis H OBrien

What was Willis H OBriens most famous film?

King Kong

When was it made?

Why was
Willis so
important?

1933

Brought stop motion and special effects to hollywood

Ray Harryhausen

Who inspired Harryhausen?

Willis H OBrien

What was his most famous film?

What
country
was

Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts

America

Harryhausen from?

Jan Svankmajer

What country was Jan Svankmajer from?

Czechslovakia

What political system was this country ruled under?

Communism

What type of artist was Svankmajer?

Surrealist

What themes often occurred in Svankmajers work?

Claymation and found object animation
Political problems
Social issues

Hayou Miyazaki

What country is Miyazaki from?

Japan

What type of animation does Miyazaki produce?

Manga

What is the name of Miyazakis production company?

What are
the
themes of
Grave of
the
Fireflies?

Studio Ghibli

Reality of war

Would you call Grave of the Fireflies a childrens film?

Only for older children

John Lasseter

What company did John Lasseter work for?

Pixar

Which entrepreneur and technologist helped fund and create Pixar?

Steve Jobs

What role did Lasseter have at Disney?

Creative Director

What is John Lasseters legacy to animation?

Pioneered 3D animation