One Little Spark! by Martin Sklar

Author:Martin Sklar
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Disney Book Group

COLLABORATION

There’s a reason that sixty years later, there’s still only one name on the door at Walt Disney Imagineering. The Imagineers are the definition of a TEAM whose creations are the joint venture of many creative minds and talents. They collaborate!

“In my opinion, the unwritten rule of Imagineering is Being a Part of a Family. A family where everyone’s ideas count; regardless of whether we think it is valid at that moment or not, it still counts. Growing up in Hungary, I had been taught as a young man ‘more eyes see more,’ and furthermore, I believe more minds think more. That is the essence of Imagineering. It is not based on individuality and self-recognition; it is based on everyone striving together as a team to solve impossibilities. That is what puts Imagineering on top of any list in the industry. ‘Impossible’ is not in our vocabulary.”

Zsolt Hormay, Vice President, Creative

“I have learned so many valuable things from my colleagues here at WDI over the years. In doing this, I have gained many lifelong friends at Imagineering. I ask myself why is this, why can I come up with half an idea in a brainstorm and have someone in the seat next to me finish my thoughts in perfect harmony? This is because so many of these wonderfully creative and interesting people have a similar story to mine. We all were children who looked at the world in a different way, an unconventional way, but not a bad way. It is through art, design, and engineering that we express ourselves, and at Walt Disney Imagineering, that is the only way to see the world!”

Daniel Joseph, Senior Special Effects and Illusions Designer

“Stressing the importance of teamwork is critical to understand. If the artist is working on an illustration, an art director can change it and even draw on your work. This is sometimes hard to handle for artists. You must get used to it, always keeping in mind your work is part of the whole.”

Maggie Elliott, Retired Senior Vice President, Creative Development Administration and Head of Model Shop

“Whenever I had a choice, I chose to work with a team that I never had worked with before in order to learn new methods and new ways of leading. The result was that I gained much more experience by exposing myself to new people, and more people were exposed to me.”

Daniel Jue, Portfolio Creative Executive, Tokyo Disney Resort

“What we do at Imagineering is a collaboration of many disciplines. Be ready to work with others having diverse skills and viewpoints. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing is important, but it is also important to be an active listener. Learn to stand up for the things that are important to you, but be ready to find alternate solutions to solve a problem.”

Marty Kindel, Principal Audio-Video Engineer

“Having a skill is important, of course, but another vital component of working here is the ability to work inside a team structure. It doesn’t matter if you’re

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