Early on in his career, Walt Disney worked with animation that contained no spoken dialogue. Instead, Walt and other early animators used clear imagery and compelling physical performances to tell their stories. In order to ensure audiences understood what was happening, movements and gestures were overemphasized, in the style of pantomime theater performers. See these early examples of animation in gallery 1, and then learn how to exaggerate poses, facial expressions, and movements yourself in order to create an animated piece that tells a clear visual story without dialogue.
Other Programs
- Workshops VirtualNo wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In... Sat, Nov 8 | 10:30am–noon
- Workshops VirtualNo wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In... Sat, Nov 8 | 1–2:30pm
- WorkshopsIn this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! Join us in our Art... Thu, Nov 13 | 5–7pm
- Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940) was an ambitious project that combined classical music with colorful animations. For its monumental 85th anniversary... Sat, Nov 15 | 10:30am–noon
- Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940) was an ambitious project that combined classical music with colorful animations. For its monumental 85th anniversary... Sat, Nov 15 | 1–2:30pm
- The realm of mythical creatures has been a fascination to the human mind for centuries, and with the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940)... Sun, Nov 16 | 10:30am–12:30pm
- Calling all rescuers big and small! Take a journey with us to the vast Outback of Australia to celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Rescuers Down... Sat, Nov 22 | 10:30am–noon
- Calling all rescuers big and small! Take a journey with us to the vast Outback of Australia to celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Rescuers Down... Sat, Nov 22 | 1–2:30pm
- Workshops VirtualWho doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While... Sat, Dec 6 | 10:30am–noon PT
- Workshops VirtualWho doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While... Sat, Dec 6 | 1–2:30pm PT
- There may be more than what meets the eye in this crafty workshop! In honor of the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures & Walden Media, LLC’s The... Sun, Dec 7 | 10:30am–12:30pm
- WorkshopsIn this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! Join us in our Art... Thu, Dec 11 | 5–7pm