The Silent Era
Blog #1
I would have never thought of color and sound being major technological advances. However, in the world of animation they made large and drastic changes. The artists and cartoonist of the time period took great pride in their work and that is something that is not always soon in today's world. Chapter one discusses numerous artists and cartoonist while introducing us to the world of silence and black and white.
The Silent Era was not my favorite period for animation. In a previous history class we were required to watch a silent cartoon, whose name I do not remember, and I was not entertained. I do not understand how or why, people of the time period would be entertained by silent cartoons. Perhaps I am just spoiled by the 21st century and all the advanced technology we have now, but silence tends to put me to sleep.
One thing about this chapter that I enjoyed was the enthusiam the cartoonist showed. After reading about numerous cartoonists and artists including Earl Hurd, Bud Fisher, and Natwick to name a few. Although many of these cartoonists and their cartoons are not as popular they are still being studied and enjoyed. With all the changing of technology most did not make the changeover, like Felix the cat. With the edition of sound and color some cartoons do not send the same original message as before. Although silent cartoons are not my favorite I would not want to watch Felix with sound or in color.
posted by About Michele @ 6:38 PM
3 Comments:
Here is my mandatory response to a blog in your group. I can totally sympathize with what you said. I think chapter one was pretty dull, and I don't really care for silent cartoons either. I always wonder if there was anything at all for an audience to hear when they were watching these cartoons. They used to play the piano right?
I think that there is a kind of simple beauty in silent films and cartoons. While I agree that sometimes it is hard to hold the attention span of the average 21st century mindset, it can also be a refreshing change from the constant onslaught of continual action and seizure inducing colors. I do however, see where you are coming from, if you are tortured into watching something you hate, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
Sarah, you don't need to send me an email with links; I link off the students or via my database.
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