Animation Nation 1 - The Art of Persuasion

The British claim the first animated film, made in 1899 by cinema innovator Arthur Melbourne Cooper - and it was both advertising and propaganda. See it in this 2005 BBC documentary and judge for yourself. Watch the documentary to broaden your ideas about animation and what it can do for your audience... and to your audience.

Animation Nation 1 Part 1

Animation Nation 1 Part 2

Animation Nation 1 Part 3

Animation Nation 1 Part 4

Animation Nation 1 Part 5

Animation Nation 1 Part 6

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Animation Nation 2 - Something to Say

The history of British animation continues through the sixties with new voices, new attitudes, and new ambitions. Art school graduates bring new looks and the themes and concerns become darker.

Animation Nation 2 Part 1

Animation Nation 2 Part 2

Animation Nation 2 Part 3

Animation Nation 2 Part 4

Animation Nation 2 Part 5

Animation Nation 2 Part 6

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Animation Nation 3 - Visions of Childhood

Animation springs from "the childlike desire to bring the fantasy world to life." Animation became a way to reach children - and then it became the promotion for merchandising. In all of it there's "underlying absurdity" - that finds its full expression in Nick Park's Wallace and Gromit. (For more documentaries on Nick Park, see my Clay Anmation with Oscar Winner Nick Park post.)

Animation Nation 3 Part 1

Animation Nation 3 Part 2

Animation Nation 3 Part 3

Animation Nation 3 Part 4

Animation Nation 3 Part 5

Animation Nation 3 Part 6

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