

Episode 229: Mindy Johnson On Women In Animation & Pencils Vs Pixels
Oct 18, 2023
Mindy Johnson, an award-winning author, historian, filmmaker, and educator, discusses the upcoming documentary 'Pencils Vs Pixels' that explores Disney's transition from hand-drawn to CG animation. She reveals the story of Bessie MacKellie, an overlooked female animator, and emphasizes the importance of uncovering hidden stories in animation history. The chat also highlights the value of understanding animation's historical perspective, the changing landscape for women in animation, and the potential for a golden age of 2D animation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Uncovering the Story of Bessie MacKellie: A Forgotten Female Animator
02:20 • 3min
Uncovering Hidden Stories: Animation History and the Disney Archives
05:41 • 14min
Pencils vs Pixels: Exploring the Transition from Hand-drawn to Computer Animation
19:59 • 11min
The Value of Historical Perspective in Animation
31:09 • 4min
Building off of Tradition
35:10 • 9min