Focusing on a specific period in New York's rich animation history, this book ** examines the unique styles, movements, personalities, and projects that emerged in the city from 1966 to 1999. During this era, New York became a hub of significant stylistic, cultural, and market transformations, playing a crucial role in nurturing the rise of independent animation as well as the development of digital production platforms and methods. This shift ultimately led to the decline of cel and film techniques, which had been the dominant means of animation production until that time. Nonetheless, it also provided independent artists with opportunities to influence the future direction of animation. A central theme of this work links the efforts in New York to today's creator-driven animation, illustrating a direct connection between New York independents and properties such as Sesame Street, MTV, Adult Swim, and The Simpsons.

Uncovers the unique economic, social conditions and influences in New York during the 1980's Traces animation history from Hubley Studios in the 50's to the rise of creator driven properties of today Highlights the importance of New York during the 80's in shaping the global animation culture of the present

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Robby Gilbert is an animator, illustrator, and cartoonist, best known for his work in educational and interactive media. His work often explores the relationships and interconnectivity among various artistic disciplines. Gilbert has taught animation, illustration, and game design at several colleges and is currently a professor of animation at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, USA, where he directs the Moving Image Research Lab.

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New York Animation 1966-1999: A City in Motion is an original and valuable account of the animation industry in New York in the latter-half of the twentieth century. It provides a timely insight into the effects of technological change on animation production and paints a vivid picture of the communities and individuals involved. Drawing on first-hand accounts from interviews and primary sources, it offers new insight into an under-researched and neglected aspect of animation history that has been overshadowed by the dominant Hollywood animation studios, shining a light on previously ignored pioneers. With accessible and enthusiastic writing and copiously illustrated, it transports the reader to this vibrant place and time.

Malcolm Cook , Associate Professor in Film Studies, University of Southampton

Focusing on a specific period in New York's rich animation history, this book ** examines the unique styles, movements, personalities, and projects that emerged in the city from 1966 to 1999. During this era, New York became a hub of significant stylistic, cultural, and market transformations, playing a crucial role in nurturing the rise of independent animation as well as the development of digital production platforms and methods. This shift ultimately led to the decline of cel and film techniques, which had been the dominant means of animation production until that time. Nonetheless, it also provided independent artists with opportunities to influence the future direction of animation. A central theme of this work links the efforts in New York to today's creator-driven animation, illustrating a direct connection between New York independents and properties such as Sesame Street, MTV, Adult Swim, and The Simpsons.

Robby Gilbert is an animator, illustrator, and cartoonist, best known for his work in educational and interactive media. His work often explores the relationships and interconnectivity among various artistic disciplines. Gilbert has taught animation, illustration, and game design at several colleges and is currently a professor of animation at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, USA, where he directs the Moving Image Research Lab.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: The industry is in trouble The Oxtoby smith report.- Chapter 2: The frames generation and the downtown independents.- Chapter 3: Animation on the kitchen table a shifting technological landscape.- Chapter 4: This chapter is brought to you by the letter tee.- Chapter 5: Time magazines person of the year.- Chapter 6: The inventor the alchemist and the mad scientist of the east village.- Chapter 7: broadcast arts the curious story of broadways playhouse.- Chapter 8: New yorks animation boutiques.- Chapter 9: Feature animation in new york.- Chapter 10: The empire state strikes back.