February 20th, 2019

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RefPack Bonus: Download Schmidt’s Beer Commercials Designed By Ed Benedict

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Every other month, members of Animation Resources are given access to an exclusive Members Only Reference Pack. These downloadable files are high resolution e-books on a variety of educational subjects and rare cartoons from the collection of Animation Resources in DVD quality. Our current Reference Pack has just been released. If you are a member, click through the link to access the MEMBERS ONLY DOWNLOAD PAGE. If you aren’t a member yet, please JOIN ANIMATION RESOURCES. It’s well worth it.


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Schmidt's Beer Commercial Reel

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Paul Fennell Studios (ca. 1956)

It isn’t often that you have the opportunity to follow the development of a television advertising campaign from beginning to end, but this is one of those rare occasions. Ed Benedict designed a series of spots for Schmidt’s Beer with director Paul Fennell in the mid-1950s. This reel is a complete collection of spots that chart a fascinating evolution. The pitch becomes focused, and Benedict’s style evolves from round cute animals, to simple stick figures, all the way to hyper stylized characters similar to his designs for Tex Avery’s “Field and Scream”. Benedict’s layouts in these spots are brilliant, and even though Fennell’s animation is by necessity simple due to the limitations of television budgets, it is still rhythmic, snappy and very fun.

This reel of animated commercials produced by the Paul Fennell Studios includes spots that haven’t been seen in over 75 years. We thank the family of Paul Fennell for sharing them with us.

REFPACK005: Schmidt’s Beer Commercials
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Schmidt's Beer Commercials
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February 1st, 2019

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A Quick Note on the February/March Reference Pack

We want to let members know that Animation Resources is delaying the next RefPack for two weeks, so it will coincide better with our annual Membership Drive and WonderCon. Thank you for your patience. It will be rewarded!

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December 17th, 2018

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REFPACK025 Is Available For Download NOW!

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REFPACK024: December 2018 / January 2019

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The holidays are upon us, and all of us elves at Animation Resources have been hard at work putting together a package of useful reference material for our members. We’re pleased to announce that our 25th Reference Pack is now available for download, and it’s a special one! In the spirit of the season, we’re going to keep this one a surprise. But when you click on the link to open your present, we’re sure you’ll be delighted with the treasures we are sharing with you this time.

Happy holidays to the entire online animation community from the Board and volunteers of Animation Resources. We will be back at work putting together more great Reference Packs for you after the first of the year.


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