Producing Independent 2D Character Animation

Producing Independent 2D Character Animation by Mark Simon is a practical guide to making and selling a short animated film. This digital PDF edition offers complete access to the book’s production and business guidance. Purchase and download today for instant reading.

The book walks through the full process of independent 2D animation, from the first storyboards to festival submission. It is written for animators, students, and independent filmmakers.

Book Overview

Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film takes readers through the complete workflow for creating an independent animated short. Author Mark Simon covers technical foundations such as frame rate, time versus footage, DPI versus pixels, and file organization. The book then moves through pre-production, production, and post-production chapters.

The volume also includes interviews with working animators and producers such as Craig McCracken, Bill Plympton, Linda Simensky, and Tom Sito. It is part of the Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation Series.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Technical fundamentals including frame rate, time versus footage, DPI versus pixels, and scene organization.
• Pre-production guidance for character design, storyboards, budgets, crew, layouts, and pitching.
• Production workflows for dialogue, audio, animatics, key animation, rotoscoping, effects, backgrounds, scanning, and digital ink and paint.
• Post-production topics such as title cards, credits, editing, music, sound design, and final output.
• Practical advice on copyright, festivals, online distribution, pitching to studios, and building a portfolio.
• Interviews with leading independent and industry animation professionals.

Why This Book Matters

Independent 2D animation requires a blend of creative and practical skills. This book covers the entire lifecycle of a short film, giving independent creators a practical path from concept to audience.

Published by Focal Press in 2003, the book captures a valuable production perspective on the craft. Its interviews and production details continue to inform animators exploring independent work.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access immediately after purchase.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and common reading apps.

FAQ

Can I access this book instantly? Yes, the download is available immediately after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No, this is a digital product only.

What devices can I use? The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, and standard reading apps.

Add this practical guide to your library and start producing independent 2D animation today.

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