Tricks of Our Trade

Disneyland
"Tricks of Our Trade"

Season 3

Number 16

Episode information

Written by

Dick Huemer

Directed by

Wilfred Jackson(cartoon)
James Algar (sequence director)
Hamilton S. Luske (sequence director)

Original air date

February 13, 1957

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"Tricks of Our Trade" is an episode of the Disneyland television program.

Synopsis

Walt Disney takes a look at the technical improvements in animation, such as in more fluid animation of bodies and clothing, advanced special effects such as bubbles bursting and water splashing, and the development of the multiplane camera for a greater feeling of depth.

Availability

The episode was released on the Behind the Scenes at the Walt Disney Studios DVD set in the second wave of Walt Disney Treasures releases on December 3, 2002. An excerpt is also included as a bonus featured on the Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume 2 set. Footage is also featured on the Platinum Edition DVD releases of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Bambi. The entire episode has also been featured on a bonus on the third disc of "Fantasia Anthology".