Claymation: Three Dimensional Clay Animation

Duration: 17

Year Published: 1978

Creator: Will Vinton Production

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Features Will Vinton explaining the complexities of the clay animation technique which has become synonymous with his name. Compares the production techniques and problems of clay animation with those of live action films, using scenes from clay-animated productions. Discusses the blending of clay colors, the use of an armature to allow for character movement and flexibility, and the use of a live action reference film which serves as a precise guide for the clay animation. Includes excerpts from Closed Monday, Rip Van Winkle, Mountain Music, and Martin the Cobbler., Features Will Vinton explaining the complexities of the clay animation technique which has become synonymous with his name. Compares the production techniques and problems of clay animation with those of live action films, using scenes from clay-animated productions. Discusses the blending of clay colors, the use of an armature to allow for character movement and flexibility, and the use of a live action reference film which serves as a precise guide for the clay animation. Includes excerpts from Closed Monday, Rip Van Winkle, Mountain Music, and Martin the Cobbler.

Complete Record: Features Will Vinton explaining the complexities of the clay animation technique which has become synonymous with his name. Compares the production techniques and problems of clay animation with those of live action films, using scenes from clay-animated productions. Discusses the blending of clay colors, the use of an armature to allow for character movement and flexibility, and the use of a live action reference film which serves as a precise guide for the clay animation. Includes excerpts from Closed Monday, Rip Van Winkle, Mountain Music, and Martin the Cobbler., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.