Character Designs amd Reseach

Date: Done on 19/07/09.

Copyright.

My final scenes were to include a small scene by Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie.”

The reason behind this, is I have been influenced by Disney’s work, his drive, ambitions and work have inspired me to be an animator. I was hopeful that I could use this image to promote autism.

I wrote a letter. Their response was disappointing and I was unable to use this image. So I had to think of another way to finish the film positively. My response is to create a character of myself, based on the character of that era.

I have placed myself on a boat similar to Mickey Mouse, however this boat represents my own particular journey into “Life and hopeful employment” as an animator.

Steamboat Willie Character

Because of the disappointment from Walt Disney Studios I am unable to use Mickey Mouse and/or Walt Disney, so I had to come up with a character similar but different.

I have kept the character in mono-chrome to look as similar to the characters of the 1930’s of which influenced the world of animation.

I have focused my work on a disability as seen in my dissertation, this topic does not like to be tackled by major animation companies which again supports my argument that Disney does not reflect today’s society.