54 - T.Dan Hofstedt - Bluth and Disney Animator

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, I speak with T Dan Hofstedt, a talented animator who has worked on major Disney projects such as Aladdin, The Lion King, and Mulan. Tidan shares his journey into animation, influenced by his father's work at Disneyland and his early exposure to the art form. He discusses his education at CalArts, his first job at Hanna Barbera, and his experiences working with renowned animators like John Pomeroy. The conversation delves into the intricacies of animation, the importance of weight and balance in character movement, and the evolution of the animation industry. 

My mic recording got somehow trashed so what you’ll hear is the recording of my mic through Zoom, rather than on my normally separate recording. But hopefully it won’t make a big difference.


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