#silly symphonies
Silly Symphony - Music Land - 1935
The Cookie Carnival - 1935
My final project for an animation course I took at Konstfack 2021 (ﾉ^∇^)ﾉﾟ
Set to the music by Richard Walker (published by Kendor Music, Inc).
Inspired by the works of Jiří Trnka and Disney’s Silly Symphonies.
Silly Symphony - The Ugly Duckling directed by Jack Cutting, 1939
The Ugly Duckling model sheet label as RS-8 concentrates on the various poses of the Mother Swan. Notes include: Taper base of neck from body to avoid snake-like appearance, Carry shadow separations on swans as indicated, and Keep feet rather large. Comparative profiles of the adult and baby swan are drawn on the bottom left corner to indicate the size differences.
The sheet lines up the responsibility of the staff: Jack Cutting as the director, George Stallings responsible for story, Hamilton S. “Ham” Luske manages the animators and Dave Hilberman in charge of the layout.
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Silly Symphony - Mother Goose Goes Hollywood directed by Wilfred Jackson, 1938
Original T.Hee concept drawing of “Laurel and Hardy”, who were established Hollywood duo acts of the 1930s to 1950s. The untrimmed drawing was accomplished in pen and ink on animation paper measuring 9.5” x 12”.
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Silly Symphony - The Grasshopper and the Ants directed by Wilfred Jackson, 1934
Set-up of a gouache on celluloid, applied on a non-matching production background. The matted and frame piece is measured 8” x 10” featuring the Queen Ant being carried in a royal coach by her loyal subjects.
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Silly Symphony - The Goddess of Spring directed by Wilfred Jackson, 1934
A model sheet of the Greek goddess named Persephone. She reigns springtime on Earth as well as the underworld with her husband Hades. The sheet notes that the character requires FIVE FINGERS and HAVE FIGURE SLENDER located on the bottom right corner.
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Silly Symphony - The Goddess of Spring directed by Wilfred Jackson, 1934
Detailed concept piece of Persephone and her Earth-bound friends by animator and sketch artist Albert Hurter, whom happens to the be first inspirational sketch hire at Walt Disney Studios; Known for his dark sense of humor, Hurter’s tone had contributed greatly on Snow White and the Seven DwarfsandPinocchio. Accomplished in gray graphite pencil.
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Silly Symphony - King Neptune directed by Burt Gillett, 1932
Original production key master background set-up of four fishes blowing seashells and riding seahorses. The production cels are slightly trimmed to 9.75 x 7.75 and the production background measures 10 x 7.75. Due to its age, there is paint chip on one of the fishes.
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Silly Symphony - The Big Bad Wolf directed by Burt Gillett, 1934
Original production drawing of Little Red Riding Hood and Fiddler and Fifer Pig, the scene is where they were frightened by the Big Bad Wolf. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Sequence is marked “137” in the lower right corner.
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Silly Symphony - Babes in the Woods directed by Burt Gillett, 1932
An original watercolor background used in the short film. Production celluloid(s) would be placed on the background for each frame to create a motion of movement. Measures 8.5" W x 10.5" L.
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Silly Symphony - Toby Tortoise Returns directed by Wilfred Jackson, 1936
Final animation drawing of Max Hare - famously known for his speed - demonstrates his power in this fantastic drawing against his rival Toby. Accomplished in red, green, and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet. Measures 3.5” x 6.25”.
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