Tim Burton the Disney Animator Years!

[@Rougewarrior74]

Alright, apologies again for my delay in commenting! Right off the bat, I want to point out that while I am a fan of Burton's works I never knew his professional history! This video was a treat to watch for that alone! One thing that REALLY stood out to me was the number of clips/photos of Tim Burton you were able to use in comparison to previous videos on individuals at Disney. Additionally, the depth you were able to go into regarding his time at Disney was really impressive! You broke everything down neatly and even tied in people who will no doubt be the subject of future videos! Back to the clips used, I really appreciated how you edited together pictures of the various animators discussed and their works. It was clean and did a great job showing the audience exactly who you were talking about through their most famous works! And your incorporation of Burton's works wherever possible helped visualize the difference between his style and that which Disney was pushing for! Your introduction to Cal Arts was very well done, too! It wasn't too long and you explained it's history with Disney in a neat and concise way! You also have maintained that cadence you had from the previous video and appear to be mastering it! Not too cheery, not too cynical, the perfect mix! Overall, great job on this! Your editing is REALLY clean now and the clip choice is great! Keep it up, man!

[@disfarers]

Wow that's a lot of high praise. Thanks for the critique. I'm glad you enjoyed the parts with other animators without it becoming too distracting. I didn't know whether I gave them too much attention. Also glad to hear my voice work is finding its rhythm. Really, thanks again for the feedback.

[@wiingus]

Loved the Jack skellington cutaway 😂

[@disfarers]

I really debated using it because it was part of a song. Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@deathstouch25]

This was a great episode keep up the good work!!! Lots of fun facts !!!

[@disfarers]

Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot for commenting. Much appreciated.

[@SteveDC101]

I like tim burtons handrawn style it looks fascinating.

[@disfarers]

Right? I really wish he had been given a chance to animate something that fit his style. There was a distinctness and flow to it that was really interesting. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@SteveDC101]

​@@disfarersyour welcome.😁. I'm actually trying to copy the burton drawn style.

[@SteveDC101]

​@@disfarersI'm a 16 year old who dreams of becoming an Animator.

[@disfarers]

Hey, I went to school and got a degree in Computer Animation. That's what got me into making these videos. I was a web animator for a number of years before moving on to other artistic endeavors. I initially wanted this channel to cover only animation to expand my own knowledge, but my interests spread me out farther than I anticipated. Keep up the practice! And don't be afraid to push yourself. Try new things. Different art styles. Even if it totally goes against your comfort zone. You'll always come out of the other side with a stronger skillset. Oh and BUY or get someone to buy you The Illusion of Life by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. It's the "animation bible". It may be expensive but I think it taught me just as much as all of my college classes combined. Animation is a lot of fun. If you watch the end of my videos you'll notice the walk cycle of the feet. That was all me. It took an entire five days, but it always stirs a certain pride. Good luck with the animation, SteveDC101!

[@SteveDC101]

​@@disfarersaww thanks man.😁

[@Bobsheaux]

Tim Burton really likes to beat himself up over his work on 'The Fox & The Hound'. Of all the times I've seen that movie, I've still never seen these "roadkill foxes" he famously speaks of, be they in the form of Vixey or any background character. 6:23 - I love what sounds like a clunky edit as the piano arrangement for 'Hansel & Gretel' is brought into the soundtrack, but... what can you do? This abrupt beginning to the piece is (as far as anyone knows) all that exists of it. lol I'm sorry, Mr. Burton, that your dream job at Disney wasn't what it was cracked up to be. But the important thing is you've BEEN there, and you learned from it, which is a lot more than what MOST of us can say about ourselves. And your leaving Disney certainly went on to greater things. Thank you for everything you've given us.

[@disfarers]

Thanks for watching, Bob! I don't think the "roadkill foxes" were used in the feature. However, I showed a shot of one of the long distance shots they put Tim on. Unless it's a famous scene, it's tough to nail down exactly what any single animator worked on.

[@Apt14Productions]

Perfect timing

[@disfarers]

I let this comment sit for two months so now I just have to ask, what do you mean by "Perfects timing"?

[@ottobaron6392]

The idea for "Nightmare Before Christmas" originated when Burton was still working for Disney. Once Burton had made some very successful films, Burton made the film for Disney, because they held the rights to the idea. However, Disney still wasn't convinced it should be released as a Disney film, so it was released as a "Touchstone" film.

[@disfarers]

It's such a great story, right? I'm seriously considering making an October video next year on this very story. It's fascinating. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@tomificationable]

That’s crazy to hear how The Black Cauldron did so poorly. It’s one of my personal favs.

[@disfarers]

The Horned King was absolutely one of Disney's most intense antagonists.

[@emmagrove6491]

It would be interesting to see The Black Cauldron as Tim Burton had envisioned it. Working on that film was a low point in so many animators' careers.

[@disfarers]

I really can't agree with you more on both points. There are a lot of stories about disillusioned animators during the time and some of the very best talent were at the pinnacle of their careers. It was such an upside down time. And I wasn't able to go further into Burton's work on Cauldron because there isn't much to find online but he apparently did tons more of neat stuff he was really proud of. Overall, it was just a shame of missed opportunities. Thanks so much for watching, listening and commenting!

[@danielfarkasatzel1952]

I didn't know that tim burton worked on ralph bakshi film

[@disfarers]

Just sharing the info. That's what I do. Well...that and responding two months after someone thoughtfully comments on my videos. (Sorry for the abysmally late reply)

[@akinyaman]

l personaly didnt get this MF's chance of 1 /100 % in my whole life. They forced to make a man out of nothing in Disney years after years. Later he bacame a big director but if you force and give chances a donkey so much it can sing like Elvis too.