You're A Better Artist Than You Think
Did Disney Learn His Lesson? Inside The Animation Strike Of 1941
13 Nov 2024
"The Disney Revolt" author Jake Friedman surveys the infamous animation strike of 1941, and explains why it matters to present-day artists. We consider the cost of Walt Disney's perfectionism, the painful, personal consequences of his decisions, and whether he ever learned from them. PLUS: The most influential Disney animator you've never heard of... -------- 00:49 Introduction: The Disney Animators' Strike Of 1941 04:08 Disney Vs. Disney 06:37 Art Babbitt - The Most Influential Disney Artist You've Never Heard Of 12:47 Reconstructing The Timeline Of The Disney Strike 15:37 Would The Disney Strike Have Happened Without Art Babbitt? 17:27 Loyalty Above Creativity? 19:01 Products Of Our Influences 20:08 How Walt Disney Was Like Michael Scott From "The Office" 22:44 When Disney History Repeats Itself 25:18 You Can't Fire Family 26:23 The Cost Of Walt's Perfectionism 28:41 Walt Supported His Artists (Until He Didn't) 31:37 The Emotional Ending 34:37 Did Walt Ever Learn His Lesson? 35:42 Was Walt Anti-Union? 39:15 Learn More At TheDisneyRevolt.com 39:55 Credits -------- Claim your 100% free, lifetime membership to The Magic Box Brush Club and get new digital art brushes (Procreate or Photoshop) with accompanying tutorial guides every month for an entire year: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com Subscribe to "You're A Better Artist Than You Think": http://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley Mentorship: http://MagicBoxAcademy.com
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