This documentary - if you will - was absolutely beautiful and I loved watching every minute of it, even if it did make me cry more than four times. For me it was just a mixture of emotional content and wanting to work with the Disney team so bad that it hurt me. I just loved the relationships they all had with one another and the atmosphere that they had created at the studios. It was also so reassuring (even if it was sad to watch) knowing that even big names like Disney have their ups and downs, and can be so close to breaking point yet still pull through. It made me feel less alone.
It was truely inspirational to see Disney pull through and get back on their feet, and also to see such a dedicated team of animators. I don't think I've seen a group be more dedicated to what they do. Some of the team even worked right up until their last moments, and put all they had into the films that they had a vision for. I realise I want that. I want to be able to dedicate my life to my practice and create work that I have strong feelings about, and I want to be able to do so surrounded by people who all share the same passion.
All heart-felt mush and emotions aside, It was also nice to see how the company whose films I'd grown up watching, worked and developed ideas. I liked the way they put together their storyboards. They would use a paper editing technique, and have their frames pinned up on the wall, with little bits of paper pinned up around that would explain the narrative or have speech on them. That way, when they changed the storyline or if they reworked a scene, they could take down shots they no longer liked or needed, and could just easily rearrange frames and add in new ones. It also meant that big groups of people could gather around the storyboard so that they could talk through it as a team. Which is another thing I really enjoyed watching. The people at Disney would hold critiques and discussions almost everyday, and were constantly talking about ideas and what they could do to improve; It's probably why *most* of their films worked so well, and this should be something I strongly consider doing on this course. I might not always get constructive feedback from my peers by holding discussions, but at least it will give me practice at talking about my work and infront of a crowd. By hearing about other people's work I can also get a better feel for what it will be like actually working as part of a team, which is how it is most likely going to be if I am to be employed in this field.
In conclusion, I think I am in love with this video.
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