Monday, May 04, 2009

Mickey Mousing

Supposedly coined by David O. Selznick, the term [mickey mousing] describes "the close synchronization of music to action", such that the action is continually punctuated by a specific musical tempo or motif. - via 2719 Hyperion

Rastermasters -style live graphics strove for a tight integration of visual movement to music. Disney used that idea long ago to enhance the appeal of characters and action in films like Steamboat Willie.

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