The multiplane camera is a motion-picture camera that was used in the traditional animation process that moves a number of pieces of artwork past the camera at various speeds and at various distances from one another. This creates a sense of parallax or depth.

What is the significance of multiplane camera?

The camera created the illusion of depth, which helped make animated films look more interesting and realistic. The Multiplane Camera was first used as an experiment in the production of the Silly Symphony “The Old Mill” in 1937.

What movies used multiplane camera?

The multiplane was featued prominently in Disney films such as Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty and The Jungle Book.