For the info-graphic piece I am composing I have chosen to study one particular area of older animation and special effects, mainly the work of:

...and his relationship to the animation industry and special effects business.

Research wise I have been watching as many of his films as I can, and documentaries that DVDs so often have on them now, with many interviews with Harryhausen himself. It's been very insightful and interesting, while at the same time a bit daunting to show everything I've learned in one double-page-spread info-graphic.