WALT DISNEY PITCHING THE STORYBOARDS To PINOCCHIO IMAGINEERING 1980s PHOTOCOPY For Sale

THIS IS A 1980s ERA PHOTOCOPY PRINT and NOT VINTAGE ORIGINAL 1939 era ITEM
This is RESEARCH PHOTOCOPY featuringWALT DISNEY PITCHING THE STORYBOARDS To PINOCCHIO from an IMAGINEERING1980s RESEARCH FILE
This product is a research photocopy of Walt Disney\'s pitch of the storyboards for \"Pinocchio\" from a file in the 1980s.
The document features the character of Pinocchio illustrated by Walt Disney, showcasing the animation style and theme of the classic Disney franchise.
This collectible item provides a glimpse into the imaginative process behind the beloved animated film, offering fans a unique insight into the development of this timeless story.
Walt Disney was renowned as an electrifying pitchman.
When presenting the storyboards for Pinocchio, he captivated his artists by pacing the room, acting out every single character, and performing elaborate voiceovers to sell the emotional weight of the story.
The Storyboard PitchImmersive Storytelling:
Disney didn’t just read the storyboards; he brought them to life.
He crawled, mimicked character expressions, and used dynamic vocal inflections.
Shaping the Tone: He used the sequential art to pitch Pinocchio as a heartfelt emotional journey.
He softened the original tale\'s darker elements—like a malevolent Pinocchio—and focused on making the wooden puppet an innocent, sympathetic boy struggling to learn right from wrong.
Pivotal Sequences: He emphasized critical scenes that needed to tug at the audience’s heartstrings.
He acted out the tearful moment Geppetto wished upon a falling star, Jiminy Cricket’s struggle to be a reliable conscience, and the terrifying sequence of Pleasure Island.
Walt\'s Vision vs. The Original BookIn Carlo Collodi\'s original serialized novel, Pinocchio was a snarky, mean-spirited character who actually murders Jiminy Cricket with a mallet.
During his pitches, Disney made it clear he was flipping the narrative.
He insisted on turning the insect into a cute, rounded, lovable \"Jiminy\" and transformed Pinocchio into a wide-eyed, impressionable naif to melt viewers\' hearts.
Disney\'s pitch convinced his crew that the film was the ultimate next step in animation.
He motivated animators to push the boundaries of what hand-drawn art could do, eventually incorporating complex effects animation (like ripples and fire) and live-action reference filming to ground the fantasy in realism.
THE full page is 8 1/2 x 11
Item in GOOD as seen CONDITION
A three hole punch is on one side from being in a research binder
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This is a 1980s PHOTO COPY from DISNEY ANIMATION RESEARCH Dept. and NOT ORIGINAL DRAWINGS or PUBLICITY PHOTO

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