Illusion Technologies: Animation

Character Simulations Makes Any Dream Come Alive - Your Guide To
Animation.
By Paul I. Etkin

My daily routine when I was a young kid at school was to go
Home and watch the cartoons before it was time for supper. This
was usually Popeye, Yogi Bear, Tom and Jerry, Roadrunner or Top
Cat. I would laugh myself silly, and It was the perfect way to
relax after a double lesson of Math. My favorite animation
character then was Top Cat. Inspired by the Sergeant Bilko TV
series with Phil Silvers, TC ran his passage and gang of alley
cats with cunning and Style. I knew I would never be as cool as
him.

I have retained a fondness for the animation character heroes
of my youth, and love to watch the replays. Cartoons, on TV and
in movies, are still my favorite Things to watch. I'm sure I'm
not alone in this, and I think adults gain as much enjoyment
from Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles as children do.

In fact, adults probably appreciate them more, because the best
story involving an animation character works on two levels.
There is the story which appeals to the kids and there are the
inside adult jokes going on too.

The animation character has evolved over the years, from the
first neutral scribble to the computer produced images we see
today. The Walt Disney Studio made the major contribution in the
early years, creating the iconic animation character of Mickey
Mouse, Pluto, Goofy and Donald Duck.

Walt Disney had a flair for knowing what the Audience wanted
and he wasn't afraid to try new things. The Movie industry was
skeptical when Disney released the first full-length feature
film for the animation character, with Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs. It was a success and the studio went from strength to
strength, ending up with an Empire of production companies and
nine theme parks.

There is a huge industry surrounding the animation character,
with merchandise and DVD's. Just as there are rows upon rows of
action figures of Buzz Lightyear. In the film of Toy Story, so
there are real figures of Buzz Lightyear in the shops. The
Disney theme parks give fans the chance to see their favorite
animation character up close and personal. Children are
delighted when Mickey Mouse walks right up to them and says
hello.

The biggest television animated hit of recent times is of
course, The Simpson's. This dysfunctional family has captured
the imagination of fans around the world. Homer, Marge, Lisa,
Bart and baby Maggie are well thought out examples of an
animation character, appealing to adults and children alike.

The kids like the tricks of Bart and Can sympathize with Lisa.
There are lots of cultural references in the programme for the
adults to enjoy, And guests line up to be celebrate as an
animation character. They include Paul McCartney, Sonic Youth
And The Who.

About the Author: Paul I. Etkin provides readers with
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