ABSTRACT
As a creative person an animator should be able to understand the value of concept art, or viz dev, in his/her preproduction development efforts. Concept art for Disney or Pixar productions is often "high art," creative work that is the equal, or better, of some of the best creative work ever produced. One of the key elements at the project development is the creation of a camera map. A camera map is a standard part of the live-action process. By creating a rough top-down view of the proposed set, the director can set his or her camera positions so that the rest of the team can understand what parts of the set will be featured in-shot at any point in time. As long as one's concept art takes in the look of the character(s), prop(s), and environment(s), he/she will be on the right track. Color and style will define mood and emotion.
