Contents
elements of an animation shoot
animation software/frame grabbers
essential and non-essential extras
rough guide to film/video or DV recording budgets
animating familiar objects as a first approach
timing: single frame or double frame?
first experiments: the bouncing ball
keep it simple – developing your story
planning your shots – basic film grammar/composition of shots
editing – animatics and story reels
coat hangers for armatures – making your own model
model makers – the professionals
mould making – hard and soft moulds
glossary of model making materials
four walls and a sky – sets and props
glossary of materials for sets
anticipation, action and reaction
special effects – tips and hints
final checks before you hit that button
getting the job – the business of animation
different work, different studios
sending proposals to commissioning editors
software, camera and recording equipment suppliers
calendar of animation festivals and film festivals incorporating animation
animation courses that include or specialize in stop motion and related organizations and websites