2. PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION
Between the late 1920's and the late 1930's animation grew from a novelty
to an art form at the Walt Disney Studio. With every picture, actions
became more convincing, and characters were emerging as true personalities.
Audiences were enthusiastic and many of the animators were satisfied,
however it was clear to Walt Disney that the level of animation and existing
characters were not adequate to pursue new story lines-- characters were
limited to certain types of action and, audience acceptance notwithstanding,
they were not appealing to the eye. It was apparent to Walt Disney that no
one could successfully animate a humanized figure or a life-like animal; a
new drawing approach was necessary to improve the level of animation
exemplified by the Three Little Pigs. [10]