The Princess and the Frog Interviews

Disney decided to revive 2D animation after a decade, facing challenges like missing equipment and a dismantled production pipeline. They discovered hidden animation desks and reassembled a team of animators, many of whom had transitioned to digital but were eager to return to 2D. The process involved rebuilding the production pipeline and gathering both experienced and new animators, creating a dream team to bring the project to life.

What was the main challenge Disney faced when deciding to return to 2D animation?

• Lack of interest from animators

• Absence of traditional animation tools

• High production costs

• Competition from other studios

How did the operations manager help in the revival of 2D animation at Disney?

• By creating new animation software

• By secretly preserving essential animation desks

• By funding the project

• By hiring new animators

What did Disney have to do to restart their 2D animation production?

• Collaborate with another studio

• Purchase new digital tools

• Rebuild the production pipeline from scratch

• Hire a new management team

Why did many artists want to return to 2D animation?

• It was more profitable

• They missed its unique and expressive nature

• It required less effort

• It was more technologically advanced

What was the composition of the team that Disney assembled for the 2D animation project?

• Animators from other studios

• Only digital animators

• A mix of experienced and younger animators

• Only experienced animators