Selby, Andrew

Animation / Andrew Selby. - London Laurence King Publishing - 216 pages : illlustrations ; 26 cm - Portfolio (Laurence King Publishing) .

Introduction --
The significance of animation --
The defining principles of animation --
The animation pipeline --
About this book --
An animation timeline --
1. Preproduction --
planning and scriptwriting: The animation pipeline in preproduction; Scriptwriting; The vocabulary and language of animation; Approaches to scriptwriting; Genre in animation; Script development; Analyzing a script; Conclusion --
2. Preproduction --
concepts, ideas, and research: Concepts and ideas; Research; Conclusion --
3. Preproduction --
development: Storyboarding; The art of storyboarding; Style guides; Layouts and scenes; Development drawings; Character design; Conclusion --
4. Preproduction --
sound: Understanding sound; The importance and use of sound; Stems of sound; The working sound studio; Conclusion --
5. Production: The animation pipeline in production; Introduction to basic techniques; Cel animation and traditional 2D processes; Stop-motion animation; 3D computer-generated images; Unorthodox animation; Sound in production; Conclusion --
6. Postproduction: The animation pipeline in postproduction; Preparing the production; Visuals; Sound in postproduction; Release and distribution; Conclusion --
7. Animated futures: Education, knowledge, and understanding; Skills for future employment; Skills; Promotion; Gaining experience; Opportunities, applications, and interviews; Representation; Making it! Conclusion --
Glossary --
Further reading --
Resources --
Acknowledgments.

From scriptwriting through to production, this introduction to animation for students surveys key technical processes and examines a variety of stylistic approaches. The book includes visual examples from key animators and illustrated features on how to create exciting animation for a variety of audiences.



9781780670973


Animation (Cinematography)
Animated films.

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