The significance of animation / Uses of animation / A model for future communication / The defining principles of animation / Twelve principles of animation / The animation pipeline / Preproduction / Production / Postproduction / About this book / An animation timeline /
1. Preproduction—Planning and Scriptwriting
The animation pipeline in preproduction / Scheduling a production / Animation job roles / Scriptwriting / What is a script? / The vocabulary and language of animation / Animated language / Approaches to scriptwriting / Premise / Story ladders and friezes / Plot / Animation plot themes / Genre in animation / Categories of animated genres / Script development / Prose brief / Step outline / Event analysis / Synopsis / Treatment / Analyzing a script / Conclusion /
2. Preproduction—Concepts, Ideas, and Research
Concepts and ideas / The significance of ideas / Investing in ideas / Starting points / Developing a conceptual framework / The studio environment / Capturing ideas / Drawing and visualizing tools / The animator’s toolkit / Idea development / Flipbooks to test ideas / Evaluating ideas / Pitching concepts / Research / What is research? / Collecting accurate reference material / Identifying and formulating a research methodology / A sample research methodology / Collecting and appropriating research / Reviewing the research / Conclusion /
Animation pipeline / Storyboarding / Storyboarding: from single to serial imagery / The art of storyboarding / Masters of their art / The development of visual narrative in animation / Creating a storyboard with a visual narrative / Style guides / Layouts and scenes / Planning and formulation / Types of camera shots / Development drawings / Imagination and observation / Fundamental aspects of composition, placement, and emphasis / Character design / The bones of character design / The art of character design / The role and function of character / Developing characteristics / Narrative construction / Conclusion /
Animation pipeline / Understanding sound / The anatomy of sound / The principles of sound / The importance and use of sound / Audience perception of sound / Sonic interpretations of space and time / The grammar of sound / Stems of sound / Dialogue and narration / Troubleshooting voice recordings / Music / Sound effects / The working sound studio / Collecting and processing data / Mixing desks / Conclusion
The animation pipeline in production / Introduction to basic techniques / Simple motion devices / Cel animation and traditional 2D processes / Drawn cel animation / Rotoscoping / 2D computer-generated images / Stop-motion animation / 2D stop motion / 3D stop motion / Sets and lighting / Checking the filming of stop-motion animation / 3D computer-generated Images / Designing and modeling / Rigs and texturing / Animating and lighting / Visual special effects, rendering, and compositing / Unorthodox animation / Pixilation / Brick animation / Auteur or artistic processes / Performance animation and live-action hybrids / Installations / Machinema / Augmented reality / Sound in production / Conclusion
The animation pipeline in postproduction / Preparing the production / Managing postproduction / Visuals / Non-linear editing / Synchronicity / Color correction / Understanding color / Titling and credits / Sound in postproduction / Producing a soundtrack / Digital mastering / Formatting / Release and distribution / Video and digital video formats / Marketing and publicity / Film festivals / Conclusion/
Education, knowledge, and understanding / Skills for future employment / Skills and attributes / Understanding and evaluating yourself / Answering your critics / What are employers looking for? / Skills / Promotion / The portfolio / The showreel / Print-based promotion / Websites / Website checklist / Social media platforms / Gaining experience / Opportunities, applications, and interviews / Job advertisements and opportunities / The application form / The cover letter / The résumé / The interview / Representation / Making it! / Conclusion
••• Glossary / Further reading / Resources / Index / Picture credits / Acknowledgments