Events

The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced its newest special exhibition, ‘Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation,’ on view from September 27, 2012 to April 28, 2013 in the Museum’s Theater Gallery. Curated by WDFM Registrar and Curatorial Assistant Anel Muller, the exhibition explores the evolution of stop motion animation in the United States — especially in special effects, television, and film — while examining some of the key milestones and innovators including Willis O’ Brien (King Kong), Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Art Clokey (‘Gumby’), Ray Harryhausen (It Came From Beneath the Sea), Henry Selick (Coraline and James and the Giant Peach), Phil Tippett (Star Wars and Jurassic Park) and more.

‘Between Frames’ tells the story of a 100-year-old art form that has been used in special effects, television and film and launched Walt Disney’s career in animation. The exhibition includes behind-the-scenes photographs from films such as The Lost World (1925

The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced its newest special exhibition, ‘Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation,’ on view from September 27, 2012 to April 28, 2013 in the Museum’s Theater Gallery. Curated by WDFM Registrar and Curatorial Assistant Anel Muller, the exhibition explores the evolution of stop motion animation in the United States — especially in special effects, television, and film — while examining some of the key milestones and innovators including Willis O’ Brien (King Kong), Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Art Clokey (‘Gumby’), Ray Harryhausen (It Came From Beneath the Sea), Henry Selick (Coraline and James and the Giant Peach), Phil Tippett (Star Wars and Jurassic Park) and more.

‘Between Frames’ tells the story of a 100-year-old art form that has been used in special effects, television and film and launched Walt Disney’s career in animation. The exhibition includes behind-the-scenes photographs from films such as The Lost World (1925

In short we are a community for animators based in the North (UK), who want to help and represent ourselves in the animation world by thinking global and acting local. We share work, discuss techniques, and debate relevant topics. All skill sets are welcome, from enthusiasts to students to professionals, and anyone who could contribute to the creation of animations. Character designers, writers, model makers, sound designers, general arty people, plus post production and games can come join us and make themselves at home. 

The meetings are in Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds roughly every 2-3 months. This is with big thanks to our sponsors Creative England, University of Bradford and Imagine Animation Magazine. Manchester evenings are looked after by freelance animator and fellow campus member Kim Emson with our next meeting at the sharp project campus Thursday 2^nd May from 6pm. It’s really informal and just sociable, which is great for solo freelancers working from home, and those that

In short we are a community for animators based in the North (UK), who want to help and represent ourselves in the animation world by thinking global and acting local. We share work, discuss techniques, and debate relevant topics. All skill sets are welcome, from enthusiasts to students to professionals, and anyone who could contribute to the creation of animations. Character designers, writers, model makers, sound designers, general arty people, plus post production and games can come join us and make themselves at home. 

The meetings are in Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds roughly every 2-3 months. This is with big thanks to our sponsors Creative England, University of Bradford and Imagine Animation Magazine. Manchester evenings are looked after by freelance animator and fellow campus member Kim Emson with our next meeting at the sharp project campus Thursday 2^nd May from 6pm. It’s really informal and just sociable, which is great for solo freelancers working from home, and those that