Reviews
"Producing an animated film is a mind boggling confluence of art, business, frustration, and elation. This book is a veritable treasure of information and inspiration on one of the toughest, most rewarding jobs in the film industry."
Don Hahn
Producer: Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Producer: Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Atlantis: The Lost Empire
"While there's a useful library of books covering the tools, techniques and aesthetics of animation, until now there's been scant coverage of the highly refined skill sets needed to produce animation. And yet nothing great gets made without a great producer -- someone grounded in every facet of the creative process and capable of handling dozens of control points (and avoiding dozens more crisis points.) This up-to-date volume provides A to Z counsel about putting together a medium to large scale TV series or feature projects, with focus on cel and CGI animation genres. The writing is colloquial and peppered with authentic examples drawn from the adventures and misadventures of two experienced practitioners. There are hugely valuable tips for the smaller scale, independent writer/producer/animator who wants to develop his or her production chops."
Kit Laybourne,
Head of Animation at Oxygen Media and author, "The Animation Book"
Head of Animation at Oxygen Media and author, "The Animation Book"
"Producing Animation is truly clear and informative. The advice is concise and full of real-world examples. The plethora of interviews with animation professionals is insightful and entertaining. The authors, clearly, have navigated the nooks and crannies of the animation industry. They provide knowing and clairvoyant advice."
Lucilla Hoshor,
Professor, 2D Animation, Computer Arts Department
Savannah College of Art and Design
Professor, 2D Animation, Computer Arts Department
Savannah College of Art and Design
"Producing Animation is an indispensable book for anyone working or thinking of working in animation. Covering features, direct-to-video and television--so few (producers) have experience in all mediums, it provides comprehensive information on the nuts and bolts of the business."
Bonnie Arnold
Producer: Tarzan, Toy Story
Producer: Tarzan, Toy Story
