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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 791.4334023 EAN: 9781581154450 Edition: 1st ISBN: 1581154453 Label: Allworth Press Manufacturer: Allworth Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: February 01, 2006 Publisher: Allworth Press Release Date: May 01, 2006 Studio: Allworth Press Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Insiders tips from more than 100 big-name animation pros Great ideas for animators who are starting out or looking for their next job Packed with information and insights Perfect for film students and art students Animation is a multibillion-dollar industry. Heres an insiders guide to getting into that industry, staying there, and getting ahead. Author David B. Levy has interviewed the top pros in animation, including Steven Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants; Al Brodax, producer of Yellow Submarine; Teddy Newton, character designer on The Incredibles; Linda Simensky, senior director of PBS Kids; John R. Dilworth, creator of Courage the Cowardly Dog; and dozens of others to get their insights on creating a portfolio or reel, meeting animators, networking, and making the leap from working for others to pitching and selling. A resource section lists animation schools, film festivals, studios, Web sites, and publications to get budding animators off to an animated start. Average Rating:
 Rating: - I want to give it 6 stars.I got this book on the personal recommendation of the author and what can I say that hasn't already been said by other reviewers! David Levy has written an exemplary guide to the world of animation. Not only does he offer his own experiences, he also draws on veterans from all over the industry for their advice. The result is a very refined and concise guide to not only the industry, but also animating in general. Every sentence has been written with a purpose, so the book is best enjoyed over several ... Read More Rating: - is necesary in an animator's bookshelf.I buy this book without having a clear idea of what to expect from it. After reading the first chapter I realize that this book was one of my best choices and help me a lot in my business life even when at that time I'm was not an animator. If you had the doubt about if get into this art-industry field fits on you. This book let you know if becoming an animation artist is your choice for life. Easy and fun to read, David share generously his experience and knowledge about ... Read More Rating: - BUY IT NOW!A fantastic book that gives you concrete areas on which to take action. Both practical and inspirational, this book will help you combat creative inertia. Just buy it...it's way more helpful than a few lattes or a movie ticket plus popcorn... Rating: - Well worth the purchaseThis is a definite keeper. The insights and insider tips, the personal stories and motivational powers of this little book are not to be underestimated. I'm about halfway through and just finished the chapter on "independent animation projects". It's like being reborn, knowing that others have gone through the dark tunnel and sweated their way through personal projects using every spare second they have. I would recommend this book to anyone needing a motivational boost or info on how to succeed ... Read More Rating: - a book for all starting artistThis is a wonderful book for the starting artist as it will show some incite on the life of an full/freelance employed artist. I state artist as the term animator seems to narrow the field of what and who this book really points at. Read the book make your own option. 
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