Walt Disney¿s team of core animators, whom he affectionately called his "Nine Old Men," were known for creating Disney¿s most famous works, as well as for refining the 12 basic principles of animation. Follow master animator and Disney legend Andreas Deja as he takes you through the minds and works of these notable animators. An apprentice to the Nine Old Men himself, Deja gives special attention to each animator and provides a thoughtful analysis on their techniques of figure drawing, acting, story structure, and execution. In addition, rare sequential drawings from the Disney archives give you unprecedented access and insight into the creative minds who changed the course of animation.