History of Visual Development
Visual development is dated back to the 19th century when the technology of moving pictures was invented (Sarto). In the 20th century, motion pictures exhibited a fairground novelty, but later in the century, they became a crucial means of communication and entertainment. During these times, theaters had few quality animated films that were produced by Ralph Bakshi, Kevin Burke, and John Kricfalusi (Sarto). However, the industry started experiencing significant developments in motion picture techniques such as color motion picture films, synchronized motion picture sound, and digital film.
Visual development is 120-year old. Within this period, the world has witnessed several changes in film production. The invention of complicated software systems that facilitates motion capture marvels, which are viewed in theaters today, is one of the chances (Sarto). The pioneers of the changes in visual development include companies based in Britain, the U.S., and France. The return of animation in the late ’90s was a sign of glory to Americans and beyond. In the following years, animation, a resilient art took a different turn that no one expected. Companies continued to produce the crappiest cartoons that had never been witnessed in the history of vision development.
When surveying the most influential figures in visual development, Chuck Jones is one of them. Jones was a crucial name in the animation industry in the 20th century. Jones became a legend and a mentor to many actors in the film industry. In his career, he made 125 sketches and drawings, together with 23 screen shorts (Kohn). Jones’ animation invention won him an Oscar, and it was later named as the “The Dot and the Line,” which proved his intellectuality in visual storytelling that has an impact on today’s Pixar film (Kohn).
Works cited
Kohn, Erick. “Why Chuck Jones was More than just a Great Animator” (2014). Retrieved from https://www.indiewire.com/2014/07/why-chuck-jones-was-more-than-just-a-great-animator-24003/
Sarto, Dan. “Dr. Toon: Turning Points” (2013). Retrieved from https://www.awn.com/animationworld/dr-toon-turning-points