ABSTRACT

With the advent of advanced hand-held technology and the widespread nature of the internet, the world of animated filmmaking is more exciting and accessible than ever. Due to this cultural and technological development, the success of independent animated film makers is on the rise. Independent Animation showcases some of the greatest, most innovated giants in the field and helps guide readers through the artistic process and production techniques. Story development, casting, color, distribution, and the intimidating aspects of production are elucidated using various examples from all over the world. Readers will also explore the changing nature of the audiences’ relationship with animation, granting firsthand guidance in navigating the diverse fields of animated film-making.

 

Key Features

  • Covers the entire process of creating an independent animated film, from story development and casting to editing and distribution
  • Features input from some of the industry’s most noteworthy animation talents and exclusive insight into their working processes
  • Additional resources and interviews available through a special section of Skwigly Online Animation Magazine

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Story Development

chapter 3|26 pages

The Visual Storyteller

chapter 4|15 pages

Consider the Source

chapter 5|20 pages

The Beat of a Different Drum

chapter 6|18 pages

Going Webisodic

chapter 7|22 pages

The Animated Documentarian

chapter 8|22 pages

Going Long

chapter 9|25 pages

Funding

chapter 10|24 pages

Keeping It Real

chapter 11|14 pages

Getting Comfortable

chapter 12|15 pages

Casting and Performance

chapter 13|19 pages

Thinking Outside the Light Box

chapter 14|23 pages

Keeping Up

chapter 15|19 pages

Combining Your Efforts

chapter 16|17 pages

Your Film in Depth: Considering Stereoscopy

chapter 17|23 pages

Audience Interaction

chapter 18|23 pages

Reinventing the Wheel

chapter 19|16 pages

Perseverance

chapter 20|24 pages

Your Two Most Important Characters

chapter 21|12 pages

Putting Yourself Out There

chapter 22|9 pages

Distribution: A Brave New World

chapter |3 pages

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