The Magic of animation

Canada, 1976

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A look at the people and techniques involved in the production of animated films. Includes interviews with animators from the United States, Canada, France, Holland, Poland and Yugoslavia intercut with excerpts of some of their works. Written and narrated by Rick Butler, Camera by Richard Stringer, edited by David Maltby, sound by John Uhtoff and title design by Vergo.

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Credits

producer/director

Rick Butler

production company

Good Day Productions

Ontario Educational Communications Authority

Duration

00:52:30:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1976

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