Guest Random Hero Report post Posted November 12, 2003 I've gotta do an essay for my Animation History class and I REALLY don't know where to start. I'll include part of the brief, and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Brief:: " Winsor McCay's symbiotic relationship between the comic strip and film animation has since been exploited by the likes of Bud Fisher (Mutt & Jeff), Charles Schultz (Peanuts) and R Crumb (Fritz the Cat) amongst others. Where else does a comic strip provide the basis for an animated film? You are required to write a 1500 word illustrated report on an animator/studio of your choice providing examples of where and how your chosen animator/studio has used a particular comic strip to support the design and development of an animated film. " Okay so I included all of the brief. I'm royally fucked here, I have little knowledge of the history of animation. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2003 Off the top of my head, you could go with Batman/DC heroes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2003 Well, there's Garfield, but that strip sucks now, so don't do that. And, of course, there's the short-lived Dilbert show on UPN. Actually, didn't Matt Groening do a printed strip before coming up with The Simpsons? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2003 Yeah..Groenig had a pre-Simpsons comic strip. You can also include Spidey and the various Marvel comics cartoons. Also mention the Gi Joe comic/cartoon connection in the 1980s. THey used an imation from the cartoon to make commercials for the monthly series. First time (and propably only time I know of) that a comic book was promoted via television commericals. It worked, because they sold an insane amount of GI Joe comics at Marvel during the 80s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellSpawn 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2003 Maybe you can "jump on the bandwagon" and use The Matrix. Maybe something like, "from comic to film", using designs by Skroce or Darrow and then using the real scenes, or Animatrix and how it was used to set Re-Loaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted November 17, 2003 I'm sure disney had some comic strips, didn't they? They've got more than enough stuff for 1500 wds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2003 Calvin and Hobbes Calvin and Hobbes > All other comics ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricMM 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2003 Or you could do Manga/Anime. Considering MOST anime TV is based off a comic. I think. Or is it could HAVE? when was it due? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
