Max Fleischer

Max Fleischer was a pioneering animator and film director known for creating early animated cartoons. He co-founded Fleischer Studios, which produced popular characters like Betty Boop and Popeye the Sailor. His innovations include the rotoscoping technique, allowing realistic animation by tracing over live-action footage, and the development of the first mechanical animation camera. Fleischer’s work significantly influenced the animation industry, pushing creative boundaries and technical advancements that shaped modern animation styles. His contributions helped establish animation as a mainstream entertainment form during the Golden Age of American animation.