Animation / Andrew Selby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Selby, Andrew.

Contributor:

Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.

Series:

Portfolio (Laurence King Publishing)

Portfolio

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animated films.

Animation (Cinematography).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 p.)

Edition:

[Enhanced Credo edition]

Place of Publication:

London : Laurence King Pub., 2013.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on title page of print version.

ISBN:

9781785392504

1785392506

9781780671499

1780671490

OCLC:

922078187