Lotte reiniger biography books

Inspired by the films of her youth, and encouraged by teachers and mentors working in film at the time, Lotte Reiniger honed her skills in cutting out paper silhouettes to use in stop-motion animation. Eventually, her talent and her drive led her to invent the multiplane camera, which allowed her to give her animation depth of field. With her small team, Lotte designed and directed the oldest full-length animated film in existence.

Lengthening Shadows. Defining the Art of Puppetry and Animation. The Adventures of Prince Achmed. Sound Cartoons and Miscredited Ideas. In the s, when young women had limited opportunities, Lotte Reiniger used her curiosity and ingenuity to change the landscape of animation forever. Inspired by the films of her youth, and encouraged by teachers and mentors working in film at the time, Lotte Reiniger honed her skills in cutting out paper silhouettes to use in stop-motion animation.

Eventually, her talent and her drive led her to invent the multiplane camera, which allowed her to give her animation depth of field. With her small team, Lotte designed and directed the oldest full-length animated film in existence. Acclaimed author C. Winters and debut artist Matt Schu expertly introduce young readers to Lotte Reiniger, a remarkable and often overshadowed historical figure.

Balancing biographical information with a compelling story, Cut! Born in Germany, Reiniger loved using paper and scissors to make beautiful art. Winters and Schu do an excellent job in telling the story of Reiniger, who created the first animated film and is indirectly responsible for all of the animated cartoons and movies audiences have enjoyed for generations.

It is a story of hope, rejection, and determination, and is inspiring to all artists. A wonderful addition to public, school, and classroom collections. She was spellbound by movies. This picture book offers insights into her achievements as well as the early history of animated films. Winters keeps the storytelling crisp and to the point. Emphasizing chiaroscuro via a limited palette, digital depictions from Schu appropriately foreground silhouettes rather than the figure herself.

Matt Schu is the illustrator of Cut! He studied art and design at the University of Oregon and worked as a graphic designer and editorial illustrator before switching his focus to book illustration and fine art. Matt Schu lives in Portland, Oregon. Click to play video. I received a degree in art from the University of Oregon in , and worked as a UX designer before switching focus to book illustration and fine art.

Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Purchase options and add-ons.

Report an issue with this product or seller. Previous slide of product details.

Lotte reiniger biography books

Reading age. Print length. Grade level. Copy link. Retail subscribers receive the most-updated information on product launches, restocks and sales! Members automatically receive their discount online when checking out using the email address associated with your museum membership account. Some exceptions apply and membership discount does not apply to sale items already marked down.

Processing time not included in the shipping time for orders is 1—3 business days. These times may be extended during holidays and promotions. You will receive an email confirmation with a tracking number when your order has shipped. International delivery time is 5—20 business days not including time for customs and other import inspections.

Shipping costs do not include taxes and import duties. This fee is mandated by the State of Minnesota. All limited-edition and sale items or where items are noted in the product description are final - no exchanges no refund. For online returns, please email us at academymuseumstore oscars.