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Computer Animation, Web Graphics, Web Site Design, Flash

Flash Cartoon Animation: Learn from the Pros

by Glenn Kirkpatrick, Kevin Peaty, G. Kirkpatrick
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Overview

You want to make an animated film. You've got the idea. You've got Macromedia Flash. But where do you start? What's the best way to script your cartoon, how do you start animating with Flash, what do you really need to know in order to get your ideas out there to make you famous?

Who better to ask than two seasoned professionals, who've not only worked for Disney, but also run the hugely successful cult website, funnyazhell.com.

Kevin Peaty and Glenn Kirkpatrick draw on their rich studio experience and their knowledge of Flash to show you the best way to create great Flash cartoons that look as good as traditional animated films.

This book follows the professional process, taking a creative idea from storyboard stage, through layout to publishing, via a detailed look at animation techniques, that will give you the kind of insight normally only gained from years spent in the industry.

In depth and detailed, the book follows the production of a cartoon from inception to final output—looking at all the decisions and skills that have contributed to its appeal.

The book covers Flash versions 4 and 5 as well as MX.

Whether you're completely new to Flash, or are making your first steps into the world of Flash cartooning, this book will let you work alongside the professionals to make your own animated masterpiece.

With this book on your desktop, all you need is an idea!

  • Watch and listen to 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' as created throughout the book by Glenn and Kevin. And then think how you'd have done it in your own style... All you need is Flash Cartoon Animation! If you need even further inspiration, check out the funnyazhell.com website, where there a many fantastic movies by Kevin, Glenn and others.

Synopsis

Watch and listen to 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' as created throughout the book by Glenn and Kevin. And then think how you'd have done it in your own style... All you need is Flash Cartoon Animation
 
If you need even further inspiration check out the funnyazhell.com website, where there a many fantastic movies by Kevin, Glenn and others

You want to make an animated film. You've got the idea. You've got Macromedia Flash. But where do you start?

What's the best way to script your cartoon, how do you start animating with Flash, what do you really need to know in order to get your ideas out there to make you famous?

Who better to ask than two seasoned professionals, who've not only worked for Disney, but also run the hugely successful cult website - funnyazhell.

Kevin Peaty and Glenn Kirkpatrick draw on their rich studio experience and their knowledge of Flash to show you the best way to create great Flash cartoons that look as good as traditional animated films.

This book follows the professional process, taking a creative idea from storyboard stage, through layout to publishing, via a detailed look at animation techniques, that will give you the kind of insight normally only gained from years spent in the industry.

In depth and detailed, the book follows the production of a cartoon from inception to final output - looking at all the decisions and skills that have contributed to its appeal.

The book covers Flash versions 4 and 5 as well as MX.

Whether you're completely new to Flash, or are making your first steps into the world of Flash cartooning, this book will let you work alongside the professionals to make your own animated masterpiece.

With this book on your desktop, all you need is an idea!

About the Author, Glenn Kirkpatrick

Glenn has worked for Hanna-Barbera and Disney in Australia and Japan, as well as being Animation and Layout Supervisor on the TV series Rugrats and King of the Hill. Glenn formed Australia's premier Flash animation studio, Funnyazhell Animation, which currently produces high quality animations for the Web and broadcast television.

Kevin is an Animation Director at Walt Disney Australia. Kevin has been involved in the animation industry for twenty-five years, working for companies such as Hanna-Barbera as well as Walt Disney. In that time he has worked as a character animator, animation character lead, animation director and unit director on projects for television, direct to video and feature films.

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Book Details

Published
December 1, 2002
Publisher
Apress L. P.
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781590592076

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