Tim Burton: Animator, Genius

When I think of animators, the first name that pops in my head is Walt Disney. But I’ll just attribute that to the extreme popularity of Disney (well-earned, of course, but when you see the name flashed about everywhere there’s no way your brain doesn't pick up on it and register it better than any other). So, the second name, now that’s more important for me: Tim Burton.

Tim Burton, that crazy and twisted fellow makes some of the best animations of today. A director, producer, writer, animator and artist, he’s an all-rounder when it comes down to it, and the ace in his field. But first let’s give you a little background on his roots. Tim Burton attended the California Institute of the Arts (most renowned for its animation, it did also offer other multimedia courses) where he did an animation course. His talent wasn’t picked up for a while, but when it was, all hell broke loose (quite literally, seeing as his films are more often than not fairly dark and twisted).

His movies like Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Sleepy Hollow, Ed Wood, Sweeney Todd, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have all been big hits. Burton’s animated films take on a dark, gothic, macabre theme that’s got fantasy, quirk, humour and horror all at the same time. That’s what sets him apart. Despite his seemingly off-beat film ventures, he comes out at the forefront of the mainstream as well. Tim Burton’s stop motion pictures creep under your skin, but you’ll love it. Movies like Alice in Wonderland Corpse Bride are the epitome.

So if you're as inspired by Tim Burton as I am much as I am (and are actually able to do something about it if you have the necessary technical and artistic skills, unlike me) then pick an animation course or choose one of many multimedia courses available worldwide, and kick start your animation career. If it’s anything like Tim Burton’s, you’ll be sure to have at least one fan in me!

The Inherent Love of Cartoons

So here's the thing about animation, whether we'd like to admit it or not or even be unaware of it altogether –we love it. I’ll tell you why. We've all grown up watching cartoons, haven’t we? From watching Cartoon Network to all the myriad cartoon channels that followed, every kid of the generation in question spent half their childhood glued to television sets. With the advent of television and its skyrocketing growth, gone were the days of children going out and about playing outdoors all day long! Generation X would understand what I’m talking about, while parents ceaselessly attempted to drag you away from the ‘idiot box’ whilst lecturing you about how back in the day, they were more active and curious about the outside world. Did your world revolve around the 47 inch, or what have you, television screen? Then riddle me this, what was it that you whiled away your childhood with? Easy breezy: cartoons. Ergo, case and point!

And thus grew our unknowing love for animation. Watching Tom ceaselessly attempt to chase and capture Jerry (knowing full well that it was never going to happen) is something I believe everyone cherishes as a fond memory of childhood. Or perhaps Mickey Mouse, who’s been around since times immemorial, so just about everyone has watched it, I’m sure. Say the evolution of Mickey Mouse over the years has inspired you and sparked an interest in animation and creating it; then there a number of excellent animation studios and Animation Institutes In Delhi that you can enroll yourself in and learn the intricate art of animation. With the knowledge and skills you pick up form an education from one of the various Animation Institutes In Delhi, perhaps one day you can hope to have your very own animation studios¸ and give back to the next generation, what you cherished about yours!