Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation Series: Producing Animation

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Drawing from the authors' twenty years of combined experience, this book offers a clear overview of the animation industry and a comprehensive guide to developing a project from conception to final delivery. Written from a producer's perspective, it details how a project is created and the producer's role at each phase. It answers common questions about entering the business, average costs, and schedules for prime-time animated series. A standout feature is the Animation Budget Builder, a customizable chart of accounts for animation projects. This resource is invaluable for students, aspiring producers, investors, television and studio executives, artists, film line producers transitioning to animation, and legal advisors. Chapters focused on pre-production, production, and post-production provide practical advice, while numerous illustrations outline the production steps. The authors include forms to streamline the process and insights from industry professionals, such as studio heads and directors, on achieving success. Personal anecdotes from the authors at key checkpoints illustrate pitfalls to avoid. Detailed information on creating a thorough production plan, including budgeting, scheduling, and crew planning, is also provided, along with flow charts for traditional (2D) and 3D CGI production processes.