{"product_id":"the-disney-animation-renaissance-behind-the-glass-at-the-florida-studio-9780252044779","title":"The Disney Animation Renaissance: Behind the Glass at the Florida Studio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eWalt Disney Feature Animation Florida opened in Orlando at the dawn of the Disney Renaissance. Mary E. Lescher's interviews with artists, administrators, and support personnel reveal the human dimension of a technological revolution and the Florida Studios' parallel existence as a part of The Magic of Disney Animation. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 December 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Illinois Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary E. Lescher, a crew member, witnessed the rise and fall of small studios during a transformative era in company and movie history. Her in-depth interviews with fellow artists, administrators, and support personnel reveal the human dimension of a technological revolution: the dramatic shift from hand-drawn cel animation to the digital format that eclipsed it in less than a decade. She also traces the Florida Studios' parallel existence as part of The Magic of Disney Animation, a living theme park attraction where Lescher and her colleagues worked in full view of Walt Disney World guests eager to experience the magic of the company's legendary animation process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Disney Animation Renaissance offers a unique perspective on the entertainment giant, focusing on a little-known studio during a historic era. Crew member Mary E. Lescher provides firsthand accounts of the rise and fall of small studios, highlighting the human dimension of a technological revolution. Through in-depth interviews with fellow artists, administrators, and support personnel, Lescher reveals the dramatic shift from hand-drawn cel animation to the digital format that eclipsed it in less than a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to exploring the technological advancements, Lescher also delves into the Florida Studios' parallel existence as part of The Magic of Disney Animation. Here, Lescher and her colleagues worked in full view of Walt Disney World guests, eager to experience the magic of the company's legendary animation process. The studio's location within the theme park added an extra layer of excitement and wonder, as guests could witness the artists' work firsthand and immerse themselves in the world of Disney animation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Disney Animation Renaissance provides a captivating glimpse into the history and culture of Disney animation, offering a deeper understanding of the people and processes that shaped the industry. Through Lescher's insightful interviews and detailed account, readers gain a unique perspective on a pivotal period in entertainment history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780252044779\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary E. Lescher","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095675236602,"sku":"9780252044779","price":88.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1671803294699_book.jpg?v=1672043851","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-disney-animation-renaissance-behind-the-glass-at-the-florida-studio-9780252044779","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}