Felix the Cat in “Futuritzy” [1928] – I chose this short because of it’s various sounds and intruguing storytelling. I like how the events play out in the story, and for a cartoon in the late 1920’s, it’s pretty well-animated. It’s simplistic plot was charming in a way, and it’s great how the animators were able to tell the story so well without a lot of dialogue.
Elements I will be discussing:
View the clip of Snow White meeting the seven dwarfs again. Though each of the seven dwarfs are drawn and animated in a similar manner, there are important differences that tell us something about each of their personalities. Pick two of the dwarfs and show how they are distinguished from each other by the way they move, how they are drawn, their voices and any other means used to show their character.
Grumpy and Dopey are easy to differentiate by how they move and behave. Grumpy walks securely, he crosses his arms, and makes an angry face a lot, showing he is serious and stubborn. His voice is rough and deep, making him sound annoyed. Dopey moves in a funny, clumsy way, often falling or making big gestures. He doesn’t talk, but his big eyes and silly smile make him look playful and innocent. These details show their different personalities.
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