Walt Disney's 32nd Animated Feature, The Lion King (1994)
This article is similar to the one I did a while back with The Little Mermaid, but this one will be about The Lion King. Now, The Lion King, for me, is also one of my haut, retour au début favori Disney Classics. I think it has really gorgeous animation, both character animation and also the backgrounds/locations. The way the animators brought all these animaux to life is just astonishing!
Like I wrote in the piece for Mermaid, I think it's funny to watch certain scenes in slow motion. That way toi get plus of out the animation. toi can see where the animators have animated on the ones and twos, toi can also see little details toi normally wouldn't notice at normal speed. This is why I make these articles about Disney animation in Slow Motion.
Image 1: Simba
Single cel set-up applied to a matching background of the jungle.
Quote: No qoute.
Number of frames: 21 frames.
Description of the sequence: Pumbaa are chant to Simba about how he always got got downhearted, every time that he... But Timon cuts him off, saying: "Hey, Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!"
PrueFever's comment: This little sequence of Simba has always been one of my favorites! Just look at how confused he's looking xD
Image 2: Nala & Simba
Two cel set-up applied to a matching background of the savannah.
Quote: Nala & Simba: {through broad, forced grins} Pleeeease?
Number of frames: 36 frames.
Description of the sequence: After Simba has convinced Nala to to to the waterhole with him, both cubs has to be donné permission from Sarabi. They both ask "Please" at the same time.
PrueFever's comment: This is such a cute moment. I'm sure many people, young and old, fell for this little sequence here. I know I sure did! :D
Image 3: Mufasa & Simba
Two cel set-up applied to a matching background of the savannah.
Quote: Simba: Dad?
Mufasa: Hmm?
Simba: We're pals, right?
Mufasa: {Gentle laugh} Right.
Number of frames: 198 frames.
Description of the sequence: Mufasa and Simba playfully tumble around in the herbe and Simba ask his dad if they're friends.
PrueFever's comment: I l’amour this sequence from the movie. It's just so beautiful animated and moving at the same time.
Image 4: Shenzi & Simba
Two cel set-up applied to a matching background.
Quote: Shenzi: {Growls angrily}.
Number of frames: 54 frames.
Description of the sequence: Simba claws Shenzi across the cheek, drawing blood and she becomes enraged
PrueFever's comment: One cool sequence of Simba, protecting Nala from Shenzi. I l’amour Simba's angry expression here. I even have the first frame of Simba painted in my bedroom. xD
Image 5: Timon
Single cel set-up applied to a matching background.
Quote: Timon: Ew.
Number of frames: 37 frames.
Description of the sequence: As Pumbaa tells Timon he thinks the animal might still be alive, Timon reacts with disgust.
PrueFever's comment: Just a funny little sequence with Timon. I have always loved his expression here.
Image 6: Simba
Single cel set-up applied to a matching background.
Quote: Simba: DAD!
Number of frames: 18 frames.
Description of the sequence: Simba yells for his dad as a wildebeest catches Mufasa from behind, drawing him back into the stampede.
PrueFever's comment: A haunting sequence with Simba. One thing I l’amour about the animation here, is Simba's eyes. In the first few frames they're filled with shock and terror, but then toi start to see the concern as well. Beautiful animated!
