Note the shape of the fingers in Bluto's open hand - the 'bulb-shaped' look is another earmark typical of Tendlar's drawing style.Upcoming posts: Graham Place follow-up, Saul Kessler, Hold the Wire.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tendlar Interlude
Having the position of head animator/de facto director allowed Dave Tendlar his pick of the choice scenes to animate. The following clip is an example of Tendlar's 'cherry picking' a scene of animation from 'Learn Polikeness'. (his style earmarks previously noted here and here)
Note the shape of the fingers in Bluto's open hand - the 'bulb-shaped' look is another earmark typical of Tendlar's drawing style.
Upcoming posts: Graham Place follow-up, Saul Kessler, Hold the Wire.
Note the shape of the fingers in Bluto's open hand - the 'bulb-shaped' look is another earmark typical of Tendlar's drawing style.Upcoming posts: Graham Place follow-up, Saul Kessler, Hold the Wire.
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My first job in animation in Los Angeles was as an assistant animator for Dave Tendlar and Volus Jones (and several other animation greats) at Hanna-Barbera in 1978.
Hey Tom - did Dave ever talk about his days working at Fleischer and Famous??
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