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elements of an animation shoot
by Susannah Shaw
Stop Motion: Craft Skills for Model Animation
Front Cover
Half Title
Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
acknowledgements
elements of an animation shoot
chapter 1 introduction – playing God
nature and caricature
what this book is for
chapter 2 getting equipped
what is your aim?
recording formats
film
video/DV
animation software/frame grabbers
essential and non-essential extras
the animator’s toolkit
lighting
editing/sound
rough guide to film/video or DV recording budgets
glossary
chapter 3 getting animated
animating familiar objects as a first approach
timing: single frame or double frame?
notes on movement
first experiments: the bouncing ball
the dope sheet/X-sheet
planning
chapter 4 keep it simple – developing your story
idea – script – treatment
planning your shots – basic film grammar/composition of shots
the storyboard
editing – animatics and story reels
chapter 5 coat hangers for armatures – making your own model
character design
working with modelling clays
making your own puppet
chapter 6 model makers – the professionals
the maquette
ball and socket armature
mould making – hard and soft moulds
casting
colouring
costum es/dressing
glossary of model making materials
chapter 7 four walls and a sky – sets and props
research the look
design and building of sets
interior sets
exterior sets
forced perspective
making props
rigging
glossary of materials for sets
chapter 8 sound advice
pre-production
recording dialogue
lip sync
sound breakdown
chapter 10 the performance
character animation
comedy and comic timing
subtle character animation
chapter 11 filming
filming information
motion control
lighting
health and safety issues
special effects – tips and hints
final checks before you hit that button
sending your film to the labs
glossary
chapter 12 post production
timecode
sound
bibliography
appendix 2
manufacturers and outlets
appendix 3
calendar of animation festivals and film festivals incorporating animation
appendix 4
animation courses that include or specialize in stop motion and related organizations and websites
index
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