Packed with illustrations that illuminate and a text that entertains and informs, this book explains the methods and techniques of animation preproduction with a focus on story development and character design. Story is the most important part of an animated film-and this book delivers clear direction on how animators can create characters and stories that have originality and appeal. Learn how the animation storyboard differs from live action boards and how characters must be developed simultaneously with the story. Positive and negative examples of storyboard and character design are presented and analyzed to demonstrate successful problem-solving techniques. Artwork from an international array of students and professionals supplement the author's own illustrations. Three never-before-published interviews with well known development artists and a comprehensive glossary are also included.

Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts

Nancy Beiman

Focal Press

Have you ever wanted to live a cat's life? Have you ever wanted to stay home from work, eating and sleeping all day with no need to go anywhere? Animator Nancy Beiman got to do it for two years, with help from her two furry accomplices Sam-E and Louie Bear. How I Finally Got to Live a Cat's Life is the diary of a cartoonist "character" who got the ultimate Staycation! But wait, there's more! You get: - Helpful (?) advice from Retro Influencer "Sleazy Homemaker" on Stay At Home New Year Celebrations and Better Socializing Through Technology; - Holiday cards featuring Sanitize Claus and a toilet paper toting Easter Bunny; - The vivid fantasy lives of cats Sam-E and Louie Bear; - How the Aliens finally showed up and no one but the cat paid any attention to them; - A Performing Duck working the crowds as Things Open Up Again; - Commemorative stamp designs for Masking, Social Distancing and The Evolution of Covid Hair. If you're lost in the middle of Somewhere ... How I Finally Got To Live A Cat's Life will provide directions!

How I Finally Got to Live a Cat's Life: A Cartoon Diary 2020-2021

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Books by Nancy Beiman

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Nancy Beiman. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts

How I Finally Got to Live a Cat's Life: A Cartoon Diary 2020-2021