The final expression - which is preceded by a stupid yet genuine face that all dumb henchmen do when they suddenly figure out the math - is triply stated with a goofy face, forward nodding head and fork-like display of his two claws. As he says “SECOND TIME” he does so in an expression of self-assertion and persuasion - like when one tries so desperately to convince someone of something that’s in doubt. He thrusts forward with speed and confidence but then hesitates - his eyes and head shift in search for answers before the light bulbs flash inside and he thrusts upwards in sudden discovery saying proudly “I WILL DEVOUR IT.” The following move forward is another nice touch by the artist.
In the concluding action, Vlad regains his composure and gets back into his fiendish pose. Now, let’s breakdown this beautiful shot and decipher the amount thought, deliberation and creativity that flows from one set of actions to another: It was one of the most enjoyable working arrangements I’ve ever experienced. Aaron is a tremendously talented and devoted animator whom I had the privilege to sit next to during my time at Blue Sky Studios many years ago. Today, we’ll dissect a sequence of shots from Horton Hears A Who performed by then Supervisor Animator, Aaron Hartline (who currently resides at Pixar Animation Studios). Seuss, both thematically and graphically.
Loaded with beautiful color, sets, characters and delightfully inventive animation, it’s a film that showcases loads of creative fun while remaining faithful to the essence of Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who is a visually underrated, animated treat. Seussīlue Sky Studio’s 2008 film adaptation of Dr. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” - Dr. “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Vlad Vladikoff is one of the funnest characters from Blue Sky’s Horton Hears A Who.
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