Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making & Selling A Short Film (Visual Effects and Animation Series) (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation)

PRODUCING INDEPENDENT 2D CHARACTER ANIMATION takes an in-depth look at the artistry and production process of cel animation in a friendly, how-to manner that makes the sometimes tedious process of animation enjoyable and easy to understand. This book guides animators through every step of planning and production; includes examples of actual production forms, organization tips, screen shots, and sketches from the pre- to post-production processes; and contains detailed information on the hardware and software used to complete each step.By mapping out the course of how his small studio brainstormed, created, then produced its award-winning animation, TIMMY'S LESSONS IN NATURE, Mark Simon explains to animators what it takes-both creatively and resource-wise-to get their animations to market. Includes exclusive interviews with Oscar-nominated independent animator Bill Plimpton, Craig McCracken, creator of the POWER PUFF GIRLS, Craig "Spike" Decker of SPIKE & MIKE'S SICK AND TWISTED FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION, David Fine & Alison Snowden who are the Academy Award-Winning producers of BOB AND MARGARET, Cartoon Network's Senior Vice President of Original Animation, Linda Simensky, and Tom Sito, Co-Director of OSMOSIS JONES...as well as others. * Take your project from concept to creation, then take it to market* Learn story development, character design, audio recording, editing, ink and paint, compositing, and the software available to enhance your animated films* Complete with project organization guidelines, production forms, as well as work samples, trial software, and eight animations on CD-ROM! Producing Independent 2D Character Animation is a concept-to-pitch resource guide for creating and producing independent 2D character animation. Producing Independent 2D Character Animation takes an in-depth look at the artistry and production process of cel animation in a friendly, how-to manner that makes the sometimes tedious process of animation enjoyable and easy to understand. This book guides animators through every step of planning and production; includes examples of actual production forms, organization tips, screen shots, and sketches from the pre- to post-production processes; and contains detailed information on the hardware and software used to complete each step. By mapping out the course of how his small studio brainstormed, created, then produced its award-winning animation, Timmy's Lessons in Nature, Mark Simon explains to animators what it takes -- both creatively and resource-wise -- to get their animated films to market. Includes exclusive Interviews with Craig McCracken, creator of The Powerpuff Girls, Craig "Spike" Decker of Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation, Cartoon Network's Senior Vice President of Original Animation, Linda Simensky, and Tom Sito, Co-Director of Osmosis Jones ...as well as others! Looks at the artistry and production process of cel animation in a friendly, how-to manner. This book guides animators through various steps of planning and production and includes examples of actual production forms, organization tips, screen shots, and sketches from the pre- to post-production processes Film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), NTSC (National Television System Committee) video/TV (North America and Japan) runs at 30 fps, and PAL (phase alternate line) video/TV (Europe, Hong Kong, and Middle East) runs at 25 fps.