Able Quote by John Lasseter
“I quickly realized that this medium had a lot to offer someone like me. To do Disney-quality hand-drawn cartoons, you have to be a master of two art forms. Seriously, you have to be able to draw like a Leonardo da Vinci or a Michelangelo. But also you have to know movement and timing and control that through 24 frames a second.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Disney Animation, 1995
Creating Disney‑quality hand‑drawn animation demands mastery of both drawing and motion, requiring artistic skill and timing across 24 frames per second.
In simple terms: Great animation blends drawing skill with motion timing.
Key Takeaway
Study both anatomy and motion fundamentals.
Themes
animation
artistry
timing
Mood
enthusiastic
inspired
Type
educational
technical
When to use this quote
- animation studios
- art school
- self‑study
Key Concepts
drawing
movement
frame rate
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice drawing and motion together?
- What exercises improve frame‑by‑frame timing?
A Different Perspective
Balancing two disciplines can be overwhelming.
