Pioneer Australian animator Eric Porter created one of the most iconic and enduring Australian advertising images in the 1940s. He was commissioned to make an animated commercial for Aeroplane Jelly, a brand of brightly packaged crystals, and developed a two-minute animated concept called 'Bertie the Aeroplane'. The film was a huge success and led to a second animated commercial, 'Bertie the Jet', in 1954. Porter's work on these films allowed him to experiment with animation techniques and color, paving the way for his future work in animation.
Animating Aeroplane Jelly
Australian animator Eric Porter left a lasting legacy, creating an iconic Australian advertising image, and sharing his artistic journey from the 1930s to the 1940s.
