Camouflage
"A Cartoon In Technicolor"
Originally released in 1944. Camouflage is a animation/documentary film. directed by Frank Thomas. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This film is a treasure. It's one of the best examples of the theory and practice of the art of camouflaging military targets from air observation & attack that you'll find anywhere, presented in a highly entertaining Disney style full color animation supplemented by live action film. Hosted by “Yehudi the Chameleon,” the action is centered around a P-39 Airacobra base in the Pacific and is chocked full of useful information & “how-tos.” Some of the many things you'll learn: how camouflage works in Nature, analyzing the specific camouflage needs of your location, theories and application of different camouflages, hiding in shadow, using camouflage netting, creating dummy targets, breaking up distinctive shadow lines that outline structures, concealment by “blending,” making “trees,” hiding routes & paths or creating fake ones, hiding targets in plain sight by adding minimal camouflage and more.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First Motion Pictures Unit US Army Air Forces
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camouflage about?
This film is a treasure. It's one of the best examples of the theory and practice of the art of camouflaging military targets from air observation & attack that you'll find anywhere, presented ...
Who directed Camouflage?
Camouflage was directed by Frank Thomas.
How long is Camouflage?
Camouflage has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Camouflage released?
Camouflage was released on January 23, 1944 in theaters.