The Nine Old Men

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Learn from the men who changed animation forever.

Walt Disney’s team of core animators, who he affectionately called his “Nine Old Men,” were known for creating Disney’s most famous works, as well as refining the 12 basic principles of animation. Follow master animator and Disney legend Andreas Deja as he takes you through the minds and works of these notable animators. An apprentice to the Nine Old Men himself, Deja gives special attention to each animator and provides a thoughtful analysis of their techniques, which include figure drawing, acting, story structure, and execution. The in-depth analysis of each animator’s work ...

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