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Walt Disney's Early Career in Film
Walt Disney started his career at the Kansas City Film Ad Company, where he was able to experiment with his own animation projects after hours. While he considered transitioning to the live-action film industry, he continued to work on combining live-action filmography with animation.
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Walt Disney worked at the Kansas City Film Ad Company during the day and used his studio space after hours to experiment with his cell animation techniques.
28:17 - 30:00 (01:42)
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Walt Disney worked at the Kansas City Film Ad Company during the day and used his studio space after hours to experiment with his cell animation techniques. Despite not making much money, Walt and his colleagues worked long hours and had fun while they worked.
ChapterWalt Disney's Early Career in Film
EpisodeSPECIAL: Walt Disney (Part 1)
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares his experience in creating a seven-minute film that combined live-action filmography with animation, resulting in a mostly cartoon film with one live-action character.
30:00 - 31:47 (01:47)
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The speaker shares his experience in creating a seven-minute film that combined live-action filmography with animation, resulting in a mostly cartoon film with one live-action character.
ChapterWalt Disney's Early Career in Film
EpisodeSPECIAL: Walt Disney (Part 1)
PodcastMy First Million
At 21, Walt Disney declared bankruptcy after his first animation business went under.
31:47 - 35:04 (03:16)
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At 21, Walt Disney declared bankruptcy after his first animation business went under. He scraped together funds by eating canned beans and showering once a week to support his passion and pay for a train ticket to LA.