Episode 13: The Art of Composing Music for Animated Films, Part 1

Published: March 19, 2021, 12:38 p.m.

Composing music for an animated film is among the most complex, time consuming and technically challenging project a film composer can face. From Walt Disney’s developments in the field to present day work, go behind the scenes with composers who have experience in the field. Featuring interviews with film composers Jim McGrath, Bruno Degazio and more. This podcast is part of a YouTube project which includes Sheridan College student animated short films with music created by SPO related composers.

Episode 13 will look at the history of Hollywood animated films and music. Episode 14 will explore Canadian contributions to the genre, including the work at the National Film Board, Sheridan College, and the University of Toronto Faculty of Music.

This podcast episode features brief music and audio from the animated short film, Ramon The Magnificent, created by Sheridan College Animation graduate, Vladimir Volkov, with new 2020 music by composer, Ronald Royer. Used with permission.

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