Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The Real Roger Rabbit

 


Each time a character is drawn by several animators, different looking versions will appear on the screen. Even after clean up artists try to bring that character "on model" by re-drawing him. 

For example, in The Jungle Book I can tell a a Frank Thomas Mowgli from Milt Kahl or Ollie Johnston. I am sure many of you can do the same.

James Baxter was a young animator when he realized this very phenomenon. James drew this comparison sheet with a variety of Roger Rabbits. I dare you to tell me what animator is behind each version!!

OK...here goes, from left to right: Richard Williams, Simon Wells, Phil Nibbelink, me, and the last one by Matt O'Callaghan (who worked in the LA unit). To tell you the truth, James nailed all of our different versions.