Retro-Style Animation Production: Reviving the Magic
In an age of digital technology and CGI, many viewers and clients fondly remember the heartfelt and profound animated films of the past. Today, there is a unique opportunity to revisit that era by commissioning an animated film in a classic retro style.
This is not merely a nod to nostalgia but a conscious choice in favor of quality storytelling, artistic value, and animation that speaks to the viewer in the language of metaphor and emotion.
Our studio specializes in carefully recreating the very atmosphere that made the masterpieces of mid-20th century animation timeless.
Our studio specializes in carefully recreating the very atmosphere that made the masterpieces of mid-20th century animation timeless.
Classic animated films possess a number of undeniable advantages that we bring into modern projects. First and foremost, it's an orientation toward family viewing, where both children and adults find something meaningful.
Such a film teaches kindness, justice, friendship, and other eternal values without being overly didactic.
The visual style of these films is an art form in itself, where every frame is thought out like a painting.
How a Retro-Style Animated Film is Made: The Production Pipeline
The process of creating an animated film in the spirit of classic animation is complex, multi-stage work requiring a whole team of enthusiasts.
1. Script & Concept Development
At the heart of any great film is a strong story. We begin with deep script development that could become a worthy continuation of tradition. Whether it's a kind fairy tale akin to a holiday classic or an adventurous story like a beloved pirate adventure, we pay special attention to dialogue, character depth, and moral resonance.
2. Storyboarding — Visualizing the Script
This is one of the key stages where the client can first "see" the entire future film. A storyboard artist creates a series of drawings, similar to a comic strip, that display all key scenes, shots, and character actions. This is the foundation for all further work and allows for edits at the earliest stage, saving time and resources.
Artistic Style & Animation: What's the Secret of the Retro Style?
To achieve authenticity, we don't copy, but analyze and adapt the best techniques of the classics.
Painterly Backgrounds & Textures. Backgrounds in such films were often not just a backdrop but standalone works of art. We use techniques of watercolor, gouache, and oil pastels to create a texture resembling hand-painted artwork.
The Effect of Smooth "Hand-Crafted" Animation. In contrast to some modern "cut-out" styles, classic animation was smooth and detailed. We focus on fluid movement and personality in every gesture.
Your Film as a New Classic
By commissioning a retro-style animated film, you receive not just a product, but a work of art that will delight audiences for years to come. It's an investment in quality content that carries kindness, wisdom, and aesthetic pleasure. We will help you bring your story to life, giving it the soul and style of legendary classic animation.
Fortoons is amazing to work with. They did such a great job on this project last year that we came back to them this year. They turned a simple script into something really special visually and we're very grateful for their work.
Jarrod Ruby. Marketer. Large logistics company in the USA
★★★★★
Fortoons helped me create an animated video for our corporate event and they were an absolute dream to work with. They quickly understood my vision for the project and ran with it, making it better along the way. They were very diligent about meeting deadlines and quickly turned around all edits. The final product turned out better than I could have imagined. Will DEFINITELY work with Fortoons again when the need arises.
Jody Martin. Advertising Director. USA Dental Clinic Network
★★★★★
Amazing work as always. Fortoons is an absolute pleasure to work with. They deliver fantastic work, on time, and are always willing to make modifications when and if needed. Highly highly highly recommend Fortit for any project. You will not be disappointed — stop your search now and hire them!
Alan Haft. Executive Director. TrivVer
★★★★★
It was a pleasure collaborating with Fortoons. Communication was straightforward and their work style is highly goal-oriented. The final result was outstanding and exceeded our expectations.
We will be happy to collaborate with Fortoons again in the future.
Paul B. YOUR UROGATE GmbH. Germany
★★★★★
Working with Fortoons has been a pleasure. They are true professionals, and I have nothing but positive feedback about our collaboration. I highly recommend them for any animation work that requires quality and timeliness.
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