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Pioneered hand-drawn animation techniques that blend traditional and digital methods to create visually stunning worlds in films like Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle.
Isao Takahata JapanRevolutionized animation through innovative cel-painting and experimental techniques, pushing the artistic boundaries of the medium in works like Grave of the Fireflies.
Kevin Williamson CanadaMaster of traditional animation who showcased cutting-edge character animation and rotoscoping techniques in acclaimed films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit.