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Animation has come a long way, and some techniques are more revolutionary than others. Have you seen how sequences for Tarzan, a 1999 animated movie, were done? I have some shots for you.
The X/Twitter community Character Design References shared an early version of Glen Keane's animation, blending traditional 2D pencil tests with 3D elements.
VFX artist Vong Yonghow, who's worked on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Avengers, Transformers films, and other films, appreciates Keane's work:
"Artistry + tech advancements in animation have made seamless 2D/3D integration commonplace today, but the sheer excitement when this trailer (1999) was first released cannot be overstated. And they had the coolest name for the technique as well - 'Deep Canvas,'" he said.
He also mentions Studio 4°C's Noiseman Sound Insect and Survival among his inspirations.
"The look of Noiseman & Survival informed my aesthetic sense for many years to come. You can imagine my disbelief when years later, I got to work with some of the artists on both films when I joined Sunrise to work on Otomo's Freedom."
Perhaps pencil tests for Moana, The Princess and the Frog, The Little Mermaid, and Fantasia will affect you as the 90s' animations did Vong Yonghow.
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