Animation Quote by Don Bluth
“In the animation world, people who understand pencils and paper usually aren't computer people, and the computer people usually aren't the artistic people, so they always stand on opposite sides of the line.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing animation industry divisions, 1995
Artists and technologists often occupy separate camps, leading to a divide between traditional and digital animation skills.
In simple terms: Artists vs. technologists split.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- studio pipelines
- educational programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can studios do to merge artistic and technical teams?
- How does this divide affect storytelling?
Bridging gaps can be hindered by entrenched cultures.