Comedy for Animators
@comedyforanimators.bsky.social
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A book about the art and history of physical comedy for people in animation. Available at that online bookstore. Learn more about me: http://stupix.com/
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Another from Buddy’s Beer Garden (1933)
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This is what I call “subverting the layout” when the action thwarts your expectations.
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I missed Oktoberfest. Buddy’s Beer Garden (1933)
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Here is a YouTube video I made awhile back. Staging for Visual Comedy. I hope you find it useful.
Staging for Visual Comedy
YouTube video by Jonathan Lyons
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I notice Sylvester’s hands get really large as he is reaching for each piece of furniture. It works well in emphasizing his grab. #Animation
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Sunday is #Football day. #Disney #Goofy
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I was watching Ghostbusters (2016) last night, and found Chris Hemsworth as the hunky but idiotic receptionist.
Chris Hemsworth in Ghostbusters.
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Do you emember how the Tron light cycles can make high speed right angle turns? Chuck Jones invented that. #Tron #RoadRunner
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We don’t see enough fun cartoon dance. #dance
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Mimicry is one of the basic forms of physical comedy. Bugs is both a rabbit and a gorilla at the same time.
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Book Revue (1946) Bob Clampett #LooneyTunes #animation
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The character is Chilly Willy, but I’m not sure which cartoon.