Description
Producing Animation offers a clear overview of this exciting industry, and a comprehensive guide to the process of developing a project from conception to final delivery. Written from the perspective of a producer, this book presents the nuts-and-bolts of how a project is created in addition to describing the role of the producer at each phase. Answers are provided to many of the most commonly asked questions about animation, ranging from how to enter the business to the average cost and schedule for a prime-time animated series. Observations from a wide range of industry professionals including; studio heads, creators, directors, producers, writers and members of the production crew, give the reader insight into what it takes to be a successful producer in this business. The authors' personal anecdotes at key process checkpoints relay firsthand experience, illustrating some of the pitfalls a producer must learn to circumvent. Detailed information on preparing a thorough production plan including the budget, schedule, and crew plan can also be found in this book.
Students, aspiring producers, investors, television and studio executives, artists, film line producers wishing to branch into animation, and legal advisors will find Producing Animation an invaluable tool. The chapters specifically geared to the pre-production, production and postproduction processes offers animation producers a wealth of practical advice. Numerous illustrations outline the different steps of production. Forms the authors have devised to help streamline the process provide a valuable resource.
In the subsequent years following the publication of Producing Animation, it has been re-printed three times in as many years. It is currently used as a text book at several colleges, and continues to be adopted by others. Additionally, it has been translated and published in Korea.
