The late great hand-drawn animation renaissance and the hand-drawn versus computer animation debate

[Daryl T]

Hi out there.

Soon I will have to start writing my dissertation. My topic is about the animation boom of the late eighties and early nineties. I'm examining why this renaissance as it is called rose and fell. I know the facts like box office takeand computer animation and direct to video sequels, but I would like to know the precise real reasons from the animation fans. So I send this out to you, as you are all intelligent people:

What are your thoughts about it?
What do you think of the films and television shows that were produced?
Why did hand-drawn animation rise and fall? and
What's your opinion on the hand-drawn versus computer animation debate?

[Vincent Veidt]

Believe it or not, it happens all the time. Les Triplettes de Beleville, for instance, had many 3D components.

[Jennifer Adkins]

Well yeah I know that Disney and some others have been subtly working in 3d parts to their movies to make things a little easier to animate I suppose, but I meant a more blatant 2d meets 3d thing. In other words, you are well aware that they are mixing the two for some interesting effect. Sort of like they did for live action meets animation for "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and the like. Ya know?

[Avi Tuchman]

Actually, what you're talking about is the first 3D animation done by Disney Animation. A short test directed by John Lasseter, before Pixar, back in 1980 I think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvIDRoO8KnM

Also, Disney's Tarzan had a lot of CG, primarily for the vines Tarzan would slide around on.

[Daryl T]

Thankyou.

[Daryl T]

I not to sure really. It could be interesting. thanks for participating.

[Daryl T]

I would just like to give a big Thank you to everyone that has participated in this discussion.
You have all been a big help.
Thanks very much.