On Wednesday night December 3, 2025, members of the Cinema Audio Society as well as members of both the AES and the MPSE were invited to the Burny Mattinson Theatre at Disney Animation Studios for an evening event to learn about the Art and Craft of Disney Animation Sound presented by former CAS President David Fluhr CAS.
David Fluhr CAS started the evening with a brief resume of his education in music giving us insight into how he got into post-production sound by including some of his most recognizable credits. He discussed his practical real-world education gained from his mentors and their commitment about “paying it forward”. This is something that Fluhr has done throughout his career. He was very emphatic about the critical importance of nurturing the next generation of filmmakers.
He guided us through viewing multiple screenings of both recent and classic Disney Films. Breaking down the Re-recording processes employed universally and then went into depth explaining the incremental processes showcasing the remarkable achievements behind Disney’s animated films by highlighting how sound design, music, and voice performance bring stories to life. He celebrated the innovative techniques Disney sound artists developed to create expressive characters, immersive worlds, and emotionally powerful moments, from synchronized sound in early animation to richly layered modern soundscapes. Through its work, the Art and Craft of Disney Animation Sound demonstrated how sound is not merely a technical element, but a vital storytelling tool that has helped define Disney’s animation legacy.
It was a great way to spend a few hours learning and sharing with associates interested in the Art and Craft.
