Traditional Animation Show

The Traditional Animation Show was created by Lavalle Lee for all animation enthusiasts and professionals who want to learn more about hand drawn animation or just have a great love for animation. Every episode includes a lesson or an example of each of the interviewee’s knowledge of their craft. Lavalle’s love for animation shows in these episodes and he gives a very enthused interview with each guest. Please enjoy The Traditional Animation Show!

All Episodes


All Episodes of The “Traditional Animation Show”

Watch Episode 4 – With Stephen Anderson


Interview with Disney Director Stephen Anderson and find out how he got his start in animation, from college all the way up to directing Winnie the Pooh for Walt Disney Feature Animation. Be sure to watch until the end for a professional storyboarding lesson by Stephen himself. You don’t want to miss this one! Enjoy!

Watch Episode 3 – With Don Bluth & Gary Goldman


In this episode we interview animation legends Don Bluth and Gary Goldman!! We uploaded the full uncut version that includes an additional 20 minutes of footage! Find out about their past, present and future plans including their Dragon’s Lair: The Movie Kickstarter! Get a professional lesson by Don Bluth himself animating Dirk the Daring from Dragon’s Lair!!

Watch Episode 2 – With Aaron Blaise


Interview with former Disney Director Aaron Blaise and find out how he got his start in animation, from college all the way up to directing Brother Bear for Walt Disney Feature Animation. Be sure to stay tuned after the interview for a professional lesson in animating the bald eagle from our show. A big thank you to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for letting us use their center for the show. Enjoy!

Watch Episode 1 – With Dominic Carola


Check out our very first Traditional Animation Show!! It has been a long time coming, and we kick off the show with a BANG! A full Interview with Disney Veteran Dominic Carola. Learn about his days at Walt Disney Feature Animation, how he got his start in hand drawn animation and a lesson on animating Tahitoa from his latest project Tiki Trouble. Let us know what you think of our first show! Enjoy!!