The Research On Norman McLaren′s Experimental Animation

Norman Mc Laren(Norman Mc Laren1914 1987) is a world famous experimental animation master, he insisted on the exploration of form and connotation of the experimental animation life, greatly enriched the connotation of experimental animation. For a long time, it lacks of the attention in the field of animation, especially in experimental animation. This paper takes the creation of Mc Laren as the breakthrough point through the literature, combining with the animation aesthetics, and analyzes from the age of creation, creation form, pioneer thought etc., and to take the Mc Laren experimental animation creation as the prototype of glory "Chinese school" animation works and the current academic works, expecting further theoretical research on presently animation.In the study of Mc Laren’s experimental animation creation, first of all, Mc Laren’s creation is summarized from the aspect of social background and history, besides, And films are classified from two aspects of material and technology. Secondly, Mc Laren comes up with the movement concept of animation and explores the subconscious mind in the form of abstract animation. In addition, his work is mainly done by himself, thus forming the independent production concept. Thirdly, Mc Laren devotes to innovation in his life actively, enriching the connotation of experimental animation greatly. His works always embodies the advocating of peace and humanity concern. He will be a lifetime of effort devoted all his efforts to the development and promotion of animation education, performing the responsibilities of a world animation master. In the end, analyze the inspiration of Steve Mc Laren’s animation on ‘Chinese school’ and academic experimental animation.