Animation From Script to Screen

by Shamus Culhane

Shamus Culhane, the animator who made the dwarfs in Snow White, achieves something few are able He makes it possible to learn a concrete skill from a book. Covering every aspect of film animation, from basic mechanics to giving creativity full play, and including writing, recording, acting, dialogue-even how to mange an animation studio of one's own, Culhane fulfills the promise of his title-"from script to screen."Animation contains more than 130 illustrations, from the work of leading animators worldwide (including the author himself) to sketches that teach and graphic exercises for hands-on experience for the novice.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art, Writing, Film

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Santiago Yrigoyen · Rating 3 out of 5]

#quote
"Therefore, you will have to maintain your own integrity. Sometimes it will cost you money, but you can always make money. What you cannot very easily repair is the loss of the honesty that makes you do your best possible work at all times. Many people... ... have succumbed to the quasi-bookkeeping techniques of the limited animation, which have robbed them from their artistic moral fiber. Guard your integrity!

[Some Nerd · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book really shows its age. I'm sure it used to be extremely useful once upon a December, but about half the information in it is very dated, especially with regards to tech, studios that exist, and places to get an education. But it's always fun to hear stories from veteran animators, which is why I picked it up in the first place.

[Noam Wurzel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Is a good book, but it's outdated. I'm kind of sad that there is no current literature with this much importance about animation.

[Lawrence Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for the animation student whether you just want to learn about the origins and early techniques of animation or seeking a career in the field. Culhane was a pioneer of animation and one of the 9 old men who worked under Disney himself, as well having worked for Fleischer Studios (Betty Boop, Superman, Popeye, etc.), and others.

[Fes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Half way through it. Had to stop because I didn't know enough about 2d animation production. Now I can continue. :)

[Lily]

Discussion of animation based on his work. Did not actually read.