Animation writing and development : from screen development to pitch

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Author:

Wright, Jean (Jean Ann)

ISBN:

9780240805498

Personal Author:

Wright, Jean (Jean Ann)

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

x, 344 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Series:

Focal Press visual effects and animation

Focal Press visual effects and animation series.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

1. Introduction to animation -- 2. The history of animation -- 3. Finding ideas -- 4. Human development -- 5. Developing characters -- 6. Development and the animation bible -- 7. Basic animation writing structure -- 8. The premise -- 9. The outline -- 10. Storyboard for writers -- 11. The scene -- 12. Animation comedy and gag writing -- 13. Dialogue -- 14. The script -- 15. Editing and rewriting -- 16. The animated feature -- 17. Types of animation and other animation media -- 18. Marketing -- 19. The pitch -- 20. Agents, networking, and finding work -- 21. Children's media.

Abstract:

"Animation Writing and Development: From Script Development to Pitch takes students and animation professionals alike through the process of creating original characters, developing a television series, feature, or multimedia project, and writing professional premises, outlines and scripts. It covers the process of developing presentation bibles and pitching original projects as well as ideas for episodes of shows already on the air." "This is a guide to becoming a good writer as well as a successful one. Animation Writing and Development includes chapters on animation history, writing for kids, and story-boarding. Additionally, it gives advice on marketing and finding work in the industry. Furthermore, it provides exercises for students as well as checklists for professionals to facilitate the polishing of their craft."--Jacket.

Subject Term:

Animated films -- Authorship.

Animated television programs -- Authorship.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip051/2004022863.html
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1211/2004022863-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2004022863.html

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The art. The craft. The business. Animation Writing and Development takes students and animation professionals alike through the process of creating original characters, developing a television series, feature, or multimedia project, and writing professional premises, outlines and scripts. It covers the process of developing presentation bibles and pitching original projects as well as ideas for episodes of shows already on the air. Animation Writing and Development includes chapters on animation history, on child development (writing for kids), and on storyboarding. It gives advice on marketing and finding work in the industry. It provides exercises for students as well as checklists for professionals polishing their craft. This is a guide to becoming a good writer as well as a successful one.