Description
Book SynopsisAnimation is one of the fastest growing mediums in the film and television world whether it's
Frozen or
Paw Patrol,
Family Guy or
Rick and Morty. This book is the definitive guide to storytelling for writers, directors, storyboard artists and animators. Suitable for both the student and the professional, it provides indispensable knowledge on the entire process of writing for animated movies, TV series and short films. The reader will be provided with all the tools necessary to produce professional quality scripts that will start, or further, their career in animation. Beginning with the fundamentals of why animation?' this book will lead the reader through a series of principles that will raise the level of their storytelling. These principles are tried and tested on a daily basis by the authors who have a twenty-year track record in the animation industry.Many people are trying to break into the world of writing for animation and a lot of the people who a
Trade ReviewProvides indispensable knowledge on the entire process of writing for animated movies or TV series. * Writers' Forum *
A thought-provoking insight into the nuances of animation script writing. Paul and Laura lay out the tools you’ll need to create a robust three act story with rich, engaging characters in an immersive world. Through case studies and exercises, stories are deconstructed, characters interrogated and the production and feedback processes demystified. * Chris Rose, Vice President for Animation Production and Development at Nickelodeon International *
Table of Contents1. Let's Get Going! 2. All about Goals 3. The Three Act Structure 4. Emotion 5. Jeopardy 6. Creating Characters 7. Finding the Funny 8. Dialogue Workshop 9. Understanding your Technology 10. Directing on the Page 11. Specifics of Writing for Children 12. Writing for an Existing Show 13. Writing the Movie 14. Creating a Show that Works 15. Collaboration 16. The Pitch 17. Four Top Tips Bibliography Index
