Walt Disney's 31st animated feature, Aladdin (1992)
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One of the great things about the hand-drawn Disney Animation, has always been, for me, to watch certain scenes and sequences in slow motion. Growing up with my dad's VHS machine, I could sit in front of the tv for hours and watch some of my favorite scenes from the animated classics in slow motion. It was always facinating to me, each and every frame was a new discovery.
I have made similar articles like this, with The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King and now it's time for another one of my personal favorite Disney movies, Aladdin from 1992.
Me and Aladdin go way back. Along with The Little Mermaid and Pocahontas, it was one of my favorite movies growing up and it remains one to this day. I just love the characters, the story line, the songs, the score and the animation. And yes, this is one of the more cartoony animated features Disney has done. But that is not a problem for me. I still love the movie.
Image#1: Aladdin, Abu and a Palace Guard
Four cel set-up applied to a matching background of Agrabah.
Quote: Aladdin: (Singing) One jump ahead of the bread line. One swing ahead of the sword.
Number of frames: 64 frames.
Description of the sequence: A Palace Guard stands in front of Aladdin and takes a few swings at him with his sword, but Aladdin is way too fast.
PrueFever's comment: This is such a funny sequence and it shows easily how 'cartoony' Aladdin is. I bet the animators had a lot of fun with the whole 'One Jump Ahead' number as they got to let loose and animate some wacky sequences. I also love how playful Aladdin is here. Even though he is in great danger, he still holds out the stolen bread like it was a sword. xD
Image#2: Princess Jasmine
Single cel set-up applied to a matching background of Agrabah.
Quote: No qoute.
Number of frames: 116 frames.
Description of the sequence: Jasmine places the scarf back over her head (which was knocked off in her collision with the Fire-eater) to hide her identity.
PrueFever's comment: This is such a beautiful sequence with Jasmine and I can totally understand why Aladdin falls in love her. She's absolutely gorgeous.
Image#3: Genie
Single cel set-up applied to a matching background of the cave.
Quote: Genie: Geeniee.
Number of frames: 40 frames.
Description of the sequence: Genie presents himself to Aladdin.
PrueFever's comment: I have always loved this shot of Genie in the spotlight.
Image#4: Jafar
Single cel set-up applied to a matching background.
Quote: Jafar: (Get the) point?.
Number of frames: 20 frames.
Description of the sequence: Jafar taunts Aladdin.
PrueFever's comment: A cool sequence of the evil Jafar. I like how you can really see the lines in the animation on Jafar's face.
