Discover the lessons that helped bring about a new golden age of Disney animation!Published for the first time ever; Drawn to Life is a two volume collection of the legendary lectures from long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield. For over twenty years; Walt helped breathe life into the new golden age of animation with these teachings at the Walt Disney Animation Studios and influenced such talented artists as Tim Burton; Brad Bird; Glen Keane; and John Lasseter. These writings represent the quintessential refresher for fine artists and film professionals; and it is a vital tutorial for students who are now poised to be part of another new generation in the art form. Written by Walt Stanchfield (1919-2000); who began work for the Walt Disney Studios in the 1950s. His work can be seen in films like Sleeping Beauty; The Jungle Book; 101 Dalmatians; and Peter Pan.Edited by Academy Awardreg;-nominated producer Don Hahn; who has prduced such classic Disney films as Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Perhaps the definitive biography of Ellington to dateBy Scott AlbinWith all that has been written about Duke Ellington; one should no longer expect any major or even minor revelations. What Teachout has done so well is to lucidly coalesce from numerous sources all the important information about the man and his music; while offering up some intelligent analysis and informed opinions along the way; which; of course; are open to debate. The author doesnt shy away from Ellingtons faults and imperfections; among which were his being a procrastinator; a manipulator; an exploiter; a male chauvinist; and very superstitious. Those less familiar with Dukes music may be surprised to learn that many of his most famous compositions were at best only partially written by him; many themes either stolen outright from his orchestra members playing or obtained for a very nominal sum. One of his musicians in fact called Duke a "compiler" rather than a composer. All in all; this is a well-focused bio of Ellington; and should be the first stop for anyone wishing to begin learning about this great American jazz artist. Teachouts extensive notes and bibliography will help point you towards further reading as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A dispiriting exercise in knocking an idol off a pedestalBy Matthew WattersAn interesting read but not a particularly enjoyable one; as Teachout seems to go so far out of his way to "humanize" his subject that one of my musical heroes is portrayed as a master manipulator; heartless womanizer; habitual liar; and regular thief of other peoples musical ideas who knew little about composition beyond his knack for tonal colour. Teachout is a reasonably good (albeit joyless) writer; and I suppose its worthwhile to have a detailed bio of the Duke available; but this one leaves mud splattered all over the urbane and charming public persona we came to know and love. Teachout leavens the negativity by lavishing praises on a composition here or there - like "Ko-Ko"; for instance - but even then he seems almost contemptuously astonished that this lazy and self-aggrandizing "autodidact" managed to produce it. Genius? But barely.13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Read this first!By Milton WimmerI am not an Ellington scholar; by any stretch of the imagination. But I have read quite a bit about him and have played and studied 100 or more of his 3 1/2 minute chestnuts. That said; I can say without reservation that this is the best single piece of Ellington scholarship Ive read to date. There are opinions galore; of course; but most appear to be based on fairly solid research. (The bibliography and footnotes section at the end of the book are as extensive as Ive ever seen in a biography.) Id certainly recommend you read Terrys book before you read Dukes autobiography; which; to me; was largely a waste of time. As in most things personal to Ellington; the concept of telling the truth; the whole truth; and nothing but the truth appear to have been largely alien to him.