A: Walt also pioneered synchronized sound in animation (with Steamboat Willie). But his key accomplishments were not just in technology, but in story and artwork. He hired excellent writers and artists who were able to bring his ideas to life on the screen. He spent the necessary funds to train his artists, supply them with the best equipment, and give them the time they needed to come up with the highest quality product possible. He was gratified by the response from theater audiences, and by the multiple awards his films won.