Animation for beginners : getting started with animation filmmaking /
Morr Meroz
- Second Edition
- La Vergne : Bloop Animation Studios LLC, c2021.
- 211 pages ; 22 cm.
Introduction -- My Story -- Part I: Understanding Animation -- What Is Animation? -- The Different Types of Animation -- The 12 Principles of Animation -- The 6 Steps of Animation -- Part II: Making Animated Films -- Decisions, Decisions -- Making an Animated Movie: Pre-Production -- Making an Animated Movie: Production -- Making an Animated Movie: Post-Production -- The 8 Genres of Animated Shorts -- Making Money from Animated Shorts -- Part III: Becoming Professional -- Your Demo Reel and Portfolio Site Getting a Job in Animation -- Career Paths for Animators -- Freelancing vs. Full Time -- Part IV: The Next Steps -- Writing an Animated Feature Film -- Staying Motivated -- Telling Others about Your Animation Dream -- How to Start Learning Animation -- Glossary -- About the Author.
If you are an aspiring animator considering a career in film production or are curious about what it takes to make animated shorts, this is the book for you! Animation for Beginners is a comprehensive and modern introduction to the art and business of 3D animation from Bloop Animation founder, filmmaker, graphic novel author, and teacher Morr Meroz. With this guide, Meroz reveals a behind-the-scenes view of the pre-production, production, and post-production process along with an introduction to the skills you need and the different types of animation across the film industry.