The Rotoscopers interview the legendary animator and director, Don Bluth!

Don shares his love for acting, theatre and--of course--animation in this intimate conversation conducted in his living room. He also starts off by announcing some big news for the show! Highlights:

■ Is this the right podcast?

■ Not your typical Interview. Don interviews Mason!

■ Animation: a two-pronged performing art

■ How does acting help in animation?

■ Casting on the Wizard of Oz. Why is Don doing theatre?

■ Characters of Secret of NIMH

■ Why Don liked Pixar's Up

■ Why Don doesn't think the world needs more movies

■ What characters have been his favorite/most dynamic over the years? 

■ What is the bigger picture of animation?

■ Pinocchio: "Everything comes in. Nothing goes out" 

■ How did Don help animators "see past the paper"?

■ Turner Classic Movies vs. Reality TV

■ Why doesn't Don rewatch his own films?

■ Orchestration of color

■ The darker side of the Disney Studio 

■ Don on animals characters and live-action reference

■ Disney's Robin Hood: where Don got his "legs"; Sleeping Beauty: weak story?

■ 3 areas where the computer can not replace an animator

■ Don talks Pixar's Brave and Disney's Tangled

■ Animation Master Classes and tutorials

■ Dragon's Lair app and the movie. Myth or not?

■ Interactive movies: Somebody's gonna do it! ■ Movement, (It all comes out in the walk), the blue note, & talents 

Runtime: 1:01:42, 29.7 MB

Info on Don's Theatre: www.DonBluthFrontRowtheatre.com https://www.facebook.com/DonBluthFRT Twitter: @DBFrontRow

Info on Don Bluth Master Classes: http://www.DonBluthAnimation.com/ 

Twitter: @DonBluth

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