Storytelling through Animation (Graphics)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 435 pages
• Published by: Charles River Media
• Edition: 1st Edition March 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1584503947
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1584503941
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.9 pounds

Book Description
As an animator, it's difficult to watch movies or animated films without thinking about the directing quality or technical aspects of the production. But when that movie pulls you in and draws you to the characters and their plights, you really experience the story. As an animator, it's difficult to watch movies or animated films without thinking about the directing quality or technical aspects of the production. But when that movie pulls you in and draws you to the characters and their plights, you really experience the story. Storytelling Through Animation provides an in-depth guide to the process of conceiving, planning, and producing an animated or live action media production. It covers specific information for many forms of visuals, including traditional cel, stop motion, Flash, or 3D CG with a focus on the most critical aspect of any production- the story. The book is written for filmmakers, animators, producers, editors, directors, game creators, and anyone who has the task of telling a story visually. It teaches the principles, real-world techniques, tricks, tips, and creative and visual basics key to great animated storytelling. Using detailed explanations of principles and techniques and a variety of film examples, it guides animators through every step of the production process, and teaches them how to infuse their story and develop emotional connections in every part of the production. It provides systems and checks and balances that can make projects smoother and storytelling better at any level or budget. In addition, it explores all of the concepts and techniques needed for animation, including visual theory, motion, animation techniques, and their live action counterparts, character animation, composition, production, lighting, rendering, editing, and compositing. Finally, the book helps to create critical and realistic critiquing skills for evaluating and creating emotional connections with the audience. After reading this boo

About The Author
Mike Wellins is a prolific indie filmmaker and commercial director of animation. He was a director at Will Vinton Studios for five years, and also worked with Walt Disney Feature Animation, Hanna Barbera, Nickelodeon, and Warner Brothers TV. He has created numerous commercials, episodic television, pilots, shorts and music videos, and over seventy films (long, short, live, animated, and three low-budget features). His professional and independent work has earned him numerous awards, including an Annie for outstanding achievement in an animated commercial. His films have also been featured in The Sick and Twisted Festivals, The Animation Celebration, and the Sundance Film Festival and have appeared on Cartoon Network, MTV, the Sci-Fi Channel, and Atom films. Additionally, he has spoken at the Game Developer Conference and Siggraph on storytelling, animation, and direction.

Reader Reviews
I've read a lot of animation books over the years, but this is one I don't think I'll ever look at again. Most of these "one stop shop" type books that cover every single aspect of filmmaking end up not saying much no matter how long winded they are. There's no shortage of information in this book. The problem is little, if any of it is in a form you can be readily applied to your own work. Complex thoughts with little elaboration. Highly visual ideas with no pictures explain things. Just a glut of film making tibits with little actual learning. The CD content is better than ones in some other books I've read, but it doesn't help if the disc takes the place of illustrations in the book. That way I'm forced to be at my computer while I'm reading to get the most out of the book. Overall I think the CD added more to the price of the book than it did the content. For my time and money, books like CGI Filmmaking: The Creation of Ghost Warrior are a much better buy. Comment | | (Report this)