“The Story Architect” Masterclass with Chris Sanders

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Is writing for animation different from writing live action? What’s the difference between Disney and DreamWorks? What’s the most important part of creating a story? What is the problem with Live Action remakes? How does AI affect animation? And how do you stay motivated when things get difficult? Chris Sanders is a talented animation writer and director of “Lilo and Stitch," "How to Train Your Dragon" and “The Croods”. In this exclusive interview he shares his approach to storytelling and the current state of the animation industry.

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[AlbertSandberg-ll]

Chairs Sanders is one freaking genius with animated movies. I actually have a script that is about animals and I imagine it computer animated

[Holio]

It was a great interview. Chris Sanders is an incredibly cool creator.

[tatijanabee]

Really great interview ! Thank you for sharing 👏🏼

[sergebird]

It's really cool to hear Chris talk about the story problems he faced on his films and how he fixed them and the story mistakes of the live action counterparts.

[JustJulyo]

Finally, Youtube recommending me content that is worthwhile

Dropping a like to support ya!

[leolealuianderson]

brilliant. Animation is next frontier for artists and creators, story tellors, voice actors, Film makers, musicians, etc.

[TechTips]

Crazy to think the arrogance of New Disney to make a live action of Mulan and not even ask the ORIGINAL DIRECTOR to be involved

[hanginthere]

This interview is one of the best interviews I’ve seen! So informative! I learned a lot!

[kabi_net]

Great interview and great messages. Loved to hear his perspective on things and your questions brought out the best answers

[cm]

I have watched official "Masterclass" videos, and this content is better than anything I saw there.

[HibiscusSun]

His artstyle is legendary, especially his pinup girls.

[bethaniejomceowen]

“We did it right the first time.” Did you hear that, Disney?

[bethaniejomceowen]

After this interview, I’m honestly starting to think that Disney’s biggest problem right now is just a Chris Sanders deficiency.

[kamichan]

Thank you so much for making these interviews!!!!

[thereallesgrossman]

As much as i love the version of Bolt that we got from Byron Howard and Chris Williams, i would've still be interested to see what was Sanders' original take as he was the one that pitched the idea first before leaving the project and Disney due to creative differences with John Lasseter

[andrea.mazvoni]

it is so interesting to hear explanations of how they build a move step by step and how the ideas come to life from first hand! Great interview😁

[saydvoncripps]

Doing things for little kids. Think who takes the kids to watch a movie? Who pays for the book, etc. ? Adults. If you don't include them in, they will be out. That's how I was taught in art school doing illustration.

[kingdarius]

Sir, how do I format a text conversation in screenplay?

[HibiscusSun]

27:05 um…
My art is pretty much inspired by his style but also by manga as well.
Am I a thief?
But I don't use AI. My drawings are hand drawn.

[Matthew-myv]

Here's a idea. Does the story come first or the dialogue?