Animation Masterclass from a Disney Legend | Aaron Blaise

About this episode

Jim Cummings interviews legendary animator Aaron Blaise about his career and contributions to Disney animation.

🎨Follow Everything Aaron Blaise on His Website🎨 Find tutorials, lessons, art, merch and more: 👉https://creatureartteacher.com 🐻‍❄️Check Out Aaron Blaise's Short Film "Snow Bear"🐻‍❄️ A lonely polar bear creates a companion when he can't find friends in his harsh habitat in Aaron's critically acclaimed short film: 👉https://youtu.be/xOXolSQcEb4?si=c0EE2O9ixow4mbiH This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes legendary animator Aaron Blaise! Known for his influential work on Disney classics like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, as well as co-directing Brother Bear, Aaron Blaise has played a major role in shaping modern character animation. With a career spanning the celebrated renaissance of traditional Disney animation and into today’s digital era, he remains a respected artist, storyteller, and educator whose work continues to inspire animators around the world. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Aaron shares his journey into the world of animation—from studying animal anatomy and illustration to joining Walt Disney Animation Studios during one of its most transformative creative periods. He reflects on developing memorable characters, collaborating…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Cummings

Guest: Aaron Blaise

Topics covered

• animation
• Disney
• character design
• storytelling
• art education

Keywords

• animation
• Disney
• Aaron Blaise
• character animation
• Brother Bear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walt Disney Animation Studios

Books & works: The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Brother Bear, Snow Bear

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