Producing Animation

by Catherine Winder, Zahra Dowlatabadi, Tracey Miller-Zarneke (Editor)

Producing Animation is a clear and comprehensive guide to a dynamic industry. Already a relied-upon resource by professionals and students alike, this book covers the process from concept to screen while defining the role of the producer at each phase. The third edition features new content on the latest innovations plus insights on key topics from industry experts, sidebars on legal matters, as well as case studies on content adaptation and artists’ insider production experiences.

Key Features:
• A complete step-by-step guide to identifying, pitching, developing, and producing an animated project with detailed resources for production planning, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, delivering, marketing, and distribution

• Tools to establish the best production practices as tested from the inner workings of animation pipelines at successful studios, both large and small

• A unique collection of in-depth knowledge, experience, and advice from industry professionals on a wide variety of topics, from telling an animated story in VR; to understanding the process of Japanese anime production; to creating timeless characters; to producing animation for theme parks; to the genesis of AR and its possible applications; and much more

• Versatile and practical sample charts, tables and templates for structuring teams, planning and tracking production, and adapting best processes and procedures for any type of project

Genres: Canon, Nonfiction, Education, Art

562 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Ani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an amazing no-bullshit & no-water book with invaluable information on Animation Production. I only wish it offered more information in the Marketing and PR part.

[Kenneth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very clear, well-organized, and complete guide, with links to a project website that covers many of the same subjects.

[Philip Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a very useful resource for anyone wanting a strong overview of the entire production pipeline for tv and feature animation. I would have enjoyed more visual guides (charts/images/breakdowns/graphs) to break up all the text and provide more clarity on things, but otherwise no big complaints.

[Toby · Rating 4 out of 5]

reading again

[Lookman Lookman · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most useful books in the field.

[Wahyu Adhi · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book will give you general gist on the managerial side of producing animation.
definitely have to be read by animation producers, investors, and studio owners