From Don Bluth – master animator, artist and director of such cartoon classics as The Secret of N.I.M.H., An American Tail, The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Anastasia and Titan A.E. – comes Don Bluth’s The Art of Storyboard, a one-of-a-kind textbook that describes in detail the technical and artistic processes involved in crafting storyboards for animated films, the visual blueprints that lay the foundation for the animators magic. Don Bluth takes readers on a journey as only an artist of such vast skills and filmmaking experience can, going from the breakdown of a script, through story conferences with Don Bluth Films collaborators Gary Goldman and John Pomeroy, and onto the finished boards. Loaded with technical tips and insights into the tapping of the creative imagination, The Art of Storyboard also features page after page of Bluth’s beautiful storyboard illustrations, many in full color. Whether used as an inspiring tool for professional and aspiring animators or just for the sheer joy of seeing how the written word is channeled through the animator’s mindscape on its way to the screen, Don Bluth’s The Art of Storyboard is a fascinating peek behind the curtain of film’s most creative storytelling medium.
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emeritus123 –
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Jonathan Politi –
Admittedly, I was drawn to the book (no pun intended) from the many hours I spent as a child playing the animated game, Dragon’s Lair. The book is great for the examples that it provides from Bluth’s studio animations -video games and feature film animations. It provides great insight into the process, although you can tell that it is a little dated in technique (computer references are a little lean). But the drawings, pages and pages of storyboards, and the transcripts from pre-production conversations are invaluable for providing creative insight. I would highly recommend this book to accompany other materials on the storyboarding process (such as Storyboarding Design Course by Giuseppe Cristiano). This is a great book and a has a wealth of content.Don Bluth’s Art Of Storyboard
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Paul –
Very helpful book on stroyboarding from the master himself Don Bluth. Really enjoyable and fast read.
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C. Siemens –
Ein hervorragendes Buch für Bluth-Fans und Filmschaffende mit zahllosen Zeichenbeispielen und komplett geboardeten Sequenzen (inklusive Kommentaren) aus Don Bluths besten Filmen. Die besondere Stärke des Buches liegt auf dem starken Fokus auf Storytelling und der visuellen Inszenrierung relevanter Szenenaussagen. Auch szenentechnische Aspekte wie Timing, Perspektive, Kamerabewegung und Szeneformate werden vorgestellt. Eine unschätzbare Hilfe und Inspirationsquelle von einem der Meister des klassischen Trickfilms.
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Kindle Customer –
If you want to be a storyboard artist, this has to be in your library. First of all, it’s Don Bluth, the master of animation and boards. But to get a glimpse into this genius’s mind is a pure delight. Please purchase this book if you’re serious about boarding.
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Amanda –
The Art of Storyboard by Don Bluth is an amazing book. I absolutely love it. This book goes into the depth of animation and it is a must have for all artists and writers. Reading this book has helped and inspired me with the motivation in pursuing my art. It is very helpful in building your characters and creating your storylines. I love this book and would highly recommend this to artists such as writers, illustrators, and aspiring animators! If I could give it more stars I definitely would!
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Nathaniel Taylor –
Master animator Don Bluth (The Rats of NIMH, Anastasia, All Dogs Go To Heaven) has taken the time to explain some of his process in this terrific book. It’s been invaluable to me in understanding not only storyboarding, but visual storytelling on a larger scale.
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Brian C. Sydnor –
“Don Bluth’s Art Of Storyboard” is a great “crash-course” for those interested in storyboarding. I loved the references to musical tempo as well as the commentary on the boards of past Bluth films.
The storyboards for “The Secret Of NIMH” are covered in detail, and are among the most beautifully staged boards I’ve seen! Bluth (and crew) used pen and grey markers to convincingly portray texture, perspective, and relatively sophisticated lighting (personally, markers and I never got along, so I can appreciate the difficulty level). Many cinematography and acting cues seen in other, more technical books are cleverly and entertainingly utilized in the storyboards of films like “NIMH”, “All Dogs Go To Heaven” and “Anastasia”.
Overall I’d say this is an excellent tool for beginners. It can also be a great gift for the experienced story artist who just happens to be a Don Bluth fan…
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John Joy –
Short on pages, but not on useful information: a fabulous book for people who want to actually control the process of animation. The only real shame about the book is how the material is becoming rather dated: it’s kind of sad to see such an influential legend drown in a meaningless sea of CG, when he poured so much thought and energy into the craft.
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Gregory McEvoy –
One of the very best books on the subject of drawing storyboards.
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Jonathan Politi –
Admittedly, I was drawn to the book (no pun intended) from the many hours I spent as a child playing the animated game, Dragon’s Lair. The book is great for the examples that it provides from Bluth’s studio animations -video games and feature film animations. It provides great insight into the process, although you can tell that it is a little dated in technique (computer references are a little lean). But the drawings, pages and pages of storyboards, and the transcripts from pre-production conversations are invaluable for providing creative insight. I would highly recommend this book to accompany other materials on the storyboarding process (such as Storyboarding Design Course by Giuseppe Cristiano). This is a great book and a has a wealth of content.Don Bluth’s Art Of Storyboard
Paul –
Very helpful book on stroyboarding from the master himself Don Bluth. Really enjoyable and fast read.
C. Siemens –
Ein hervorragendes Buch für Bluth-Fans und Filmschaffende mit zahllosen Zeichenbeispielen und komplett geboardeten Sequenzen (inklusive Kommentaren) aus Don Bluths besten Filmen.
Die besondere Stärke des Buches liegt auf dem starken Fokus auf Storytelling und der visuellen Inszenrierung relevanter Szenenaussagen. Auch szenentechnische Aspekte wie Timing, Perspektive, Kamerabewegung und Szeneformate werden vorgestellt.
Eine unschätzbare Hilfe und Inspirationsquelle von einem der Meister des klassischen Trickfilms.
Kindle Customer –
If you want to be a storyboard artist, this has to be in your library. First of all, it’s Don Bluth, the master of animation and boards. But to get a glimpse into this genius’s mind is a pure delight. Please purchase this book if you’re serious about boarding.
Amanda –
The Art of Storyboard by Don Bluth is an amazing book. I absolutely love it. This book goes into the depth of animation and it is a must have for all artists and writers. Reading this book has helped and inspired me with the motivation in pursuing my art. It is very helpful in building your characters and creating your storylines. I love this book and would highly recommend this to artists such as writers, illustrators, and aspiring animators! If I could give it more stars I definitely would!
Nathaniel Taylor –
Master animator Don Bluth (The Rats of NIMH, Anastasia, All Dogs Go To Heaven) has taken the time to explain some of his process in this terrific book. It’s been invaluable to me in understanding not only storyboarding, but visual storytelling on a larger scale.
Brian C. Sydnor –
“Don Bluth’s Art Of Storyboard” is a great “crash-course” for those interested in storyboarding. I loved the references to musical tempo as well as the commentary on the boards of past Bluth films.
The storyboards for “The Secret Of NIMH” are covered in detail, and are among the most beautifully staged boards I’ve seen! Bluth (and crew) used pen and grey markers to convincingly portray texture, perspective, and relatively sophisticated lighting (personally, markers and I never got along, so I can appreciate the difficulty level). Many cinematography and acting cues seen in other, more technical books are cleverly and entertainingly utilized in the storyboards of films like “NIMH”, “All Dogs Go To Heaven” and “Anastasia”.
Overall I’d say this is an excellent tool for beginners. It can also be a great gift for the experienced story artist who just happens to be a Don Bluth fan…
John Joy –
Short on pages, but not on useful information: a fabulous book for people who want to actually control the process of animation. The only real shame about the book is how the material is becoming rather dated: it’s kind of sad to see such an influential legend drown in a meaningless sea of CG, when he poured so much thought and energy into the craft.
Gregory McEvoy –
One of the very best books on the subject of drawing storyboards.