With the advent of advanced hand-held technology and the widespread nature of the internet, the world of animated filmmaking is more exciting and accessible than ever. Due to this cultural and technological development, the success of independent animated film makers is on the rise. Independent Animation showcases some of the greatest, most innovated giants in the field and helps guide readers through the artistic process and production techniques. Story development, casting, color, distribution, and the intimidating aspects of production are elucidated using various examples from all over the world. Readers will also explore the changing nature of the audiences’ relationship with animation, granting firsthand guidance in navigating the diverse fields of animated film-making.
Key Features
- Covers the entire process of creating an independent animated film, from story development and casting to editing and distribution
- Features input from some of the industry’s most noteworthy animation talents and exclusive insight into their working processes
- Additional resources and interviews available through a special section of Skwigly Online Animation Magazine
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3 reviews for Independent Animation: Developing, Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films
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Nathan Wilkes –
A great book! Very insightful with a ton of examples and helpful anecdotes.
Smith –
An intelligent guide into the weeds of independent animated filmmaking. The author gets right to the life cycle of a project, using artist interviews and case studies to discuss goals, working methods, shoestring budgets, and the independent landscape as a whole. Listeners to the author’s podcast (Skwigly) won’t be disappointed in the tone or content. For the casual fan of Disney/Pixar product, this is likely too in-depth a book (at 400+ pages), but for an animator in the midst of a labor-of-love project, it’s one to keep handy on the shelf.