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Ray Pointer talks Inventions and Innovations

9/27/2017

Now in Fleischer Studios Museum: Part Three of our interview with animator, historian and author Ray Pointer. In this section of the interview, Pointer focuses on Max Fleischer's many inventions and innovations. With his background as an animator, Pointer is able to place Max's innovations in context of the period, and the state of the industry at the time.

Don't miss this fascinating glimpse into the challenges and ambitions of early animation!

Wanna know more about these contraptions? Check out the interview here.

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The Incredibly Surprising History and Future of Brooklyn Animation - Friday, September 29 in New York City

9/26/2017

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New York Friends, don't miss
The Incredibly Surprising History and Future of Brooklyn Animation,
a free Panel Discussion, on Friday afternoon at 2pm. The event is part of the 2017 Animation Nights New York (ANNY) Best of Fest!

2017 ANNY Best of Fest Panel Discussion with Clips
Friday September 29, 2017 at 2 PM
180 Maiden Lane, New York City, NY
FREE Admission!

The panel, moderated by archivist David Kay (The Winthrop Group) will include:

Cartoon collector/historian Tommy Stathes, who will look back at animation’s NYC roots and shares archival clips of Winsor McCay (Gertie the Trained Dinosaur), Bray Studios and pioneering animators Paul Terry (Mighty Mouse), Max Fleischer (Koko the Clown, Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman), and Walter Lantz (Woody the Woodpecker.)
Aaron Augenblick from Augenblick Studios (Golan the Insatiable, Wonder Showzen) will discuss how patented inventions from the Golden Age such as Fleischer’s Rotoscope combined with a New York City spirit help to inform and embellish his “hand-made in Brooklyn” productions.

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Ray Pointer talks Inventions and Innovations

The Incredibly Surprising History and Future of Brooklyn Animation - Friday, September 29 in New York City

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