Layout and Composition for Animation

This essential, hands-on guide is filled with examples ofwhat a composition should look like and example of poorly designed layouts. Spot potential problems before they cost time and money, andadapt creative solutions for your own projects with this invaluable resource for beginner and intermediate artists.With Beauty and the Beast examples and Simpson character layouts, readers will learn how to develop character layout and background layout as well as strengthen composition styles witha creativetoolset of trick shot examples andinspirational case studies. A companion website will include further technique based tools,finalized layout and composition examples and tutorials for further artisticskill development.

Adaptkey techniques, tips and tricks of an an experienced layout artists with 30 years of experience to yourfilm, television and animation projects.
Save time and moneywithworkflow solutions and avoid common mistakes and problems with troubleshooting tips and tricks. Implement creative solutions for your own projects with this invaluable resource for beginner and intermediate artists with examples ofwhat a composition should look like and example of poorly designed layouts.Create professional character layouts and background layouts as well as strengthen composition styles witha creativetoolset of trick shot examples, inspirational case studies and professional Disney examples and Simpson character layouts.
Further your artisticskill development with an interactive, companion website which will includefinalized layout and composition examples and tutorials.

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Hybrid Animation

Artist imaginations continue to grow and stretch the boundaries of traditional animation. Successful animators adept and highly skilled in traditional animation mediums are branching out beyond traditional animation workflows and will often use multiple forms of animation in a single project. With the knowledge of 3D and 2D assets and the integration of multiple animation mediums into a single project, animators have a wealth of creative resources available for a project that is not limited to a specific animation medium, software package or workflow processs.

Enhance a poignant scene by choosing to animate the scenic background in 2D while the main character is brought to life with 3D techniques. Balance the budget demands of a project by choosing to integrate a 2D or 3D asset to save time and expense. Choose which medium Hybrid Animation, learn the systematic development of the 2D and 3D assets and the issues surrounding choices made during the creative process.

* Achieve 2D and 3D character interactions and learn to animate beyond the mediums of classical animation with class exercises, projects and step by step tutorials for students and advanced amateur animators.
* Produce high-quality 2D and 3D narratives, regardless of the software you use; featuring Photoshop, Corel, Flash, After Effects and Maya workflows.
* Learn from other's experience with featured interviews of industry leaders who have successfully integrated 2D and 3D assets into their own workflows.
* Think critically about visual styles, the effects of 2D/3D overlaying in animation creation and the entire pipeline from start to finish.
* Explore hybrid animation techniques and insider tricks with the global animation community with an online forum and companion website.

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Write Your Way into Animation and Games

Launch your career in writing for video games or animation with the best tips, tricks, and tutorials from the Focal press catalog--all at your fingertips. Let our award-winning writers and game developers show you how to generate ideas and create compelling storylines, concepts, and narratives for your next project.
Write Your Way Into Animation and Games provides invaluable information on getting into the game and animation industries. You will benefit from decades of insider experience about the fields of animation and games, with an emphasis on what you really need to know to start working as a writer.
Navigate the business aspects, gain unique skills, and develop the craft of writing specifically for aniamtion and games. Learn from the cream of the crop who have shared their knowledge and experience in these key Focal Press guides:
Digital Storytelling, Second Edition by Carolyn Handler MillerAnimation Writing and Development by Jean Ann WrightWriting for Animation, Comics, and Games by Christy MarxStory and Simulations for Serious Games by Nick Iuppa and Terry BorstWriting for Multimedia and the Web, Third Edition by Timothy Garrand

* How to break in to the industry and have a career in writing for animation or videogames.
* How to fine tune your narrative, characters, world, and dialogue--with this comprehensive guide to writing.
* Companion Web site includes all of the key multimedia and resource components from the original Focal Press books.

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