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Animation / Andrew Selby.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Portfolio (Laurence King Publishing)Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2015Edition: [Enhanced Credo edition]Description: 1 online resource (64 entries) ; digital filesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781785392504
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 777/.7 23
LOC classification:
  • TR897.5 .S453 2013
Online resources:
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.
Abstract: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Ebook Ebook NMC Library Credo Reference Online TR897.5 .S453 2013 EBOOK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available online - NMC Login required 518827

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-208).

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.

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