Walt Disney's MultiPlane Camera (Filmed: Feb. 13, 1957)

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Footage filmed in 1957 in which Walt Disney demonstrates the multiplane camera, a rig that shoots several layers of artwork at different distances to create depth in animation.

HN people share it as a fascinating, incredible look at Disney explaining his own camera, as a classic piece of early animation craft.

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@rahuldottech2019 · in “The Surprise and Wonder of Early Animation”
Here's a fascinating video in which Walt Disney showcases how his multiplane camera worked: ▶ this video Truly incredible.
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> (and then maybe optically compositing them on top of other elements) Right: ▶ this video