The first evidence of animation can be traced back to the Paleolithic era. Cave drawings from that era depict animals with several legs, suggesting the artist’s attempt to show motion. Leonardo da Vinci created seven consecutive drawings (c.1510) showing detailed images of the upper body with a less defined face. The set shows several angles of the figure as it rotates and the arm extends.

Movie projectors have roots reaching back as far as c.1650 to a device called a Magic Lantern who’s inventor is credited to be either Christiaan Huygens or Athanasius Kircher. Many other lesser known animation devices were conceived until the well known flip book was first patented in 1868 by John Barnes Linett.

The most widely recognized name in animation is Walt Disney, the man credited with starting the Golden Age of Animation. His first projects began in 1923 with his first notable breakthrough, “Steamboat Willie” which was the first released Mickey Mouse film, coming in 1928.

Since then animation has flourished and expanded. Branching out into television, dominating video games and computer programs, delving into advertising, and becoming an eye catching venue that reaches world wide. Here at Beholder Productions we strive to keep the visions of our predecessors alive by continually making the impossible possible. Making the fantastic seem more alive than ever with state of the art equipment and highly trained professionals working together to make your dream a reality.

We begin every one of our animations by learning your project, your goals and the end results you’re looking for. Contact us and take a tour through our production process. We think you’ll be amazed.