Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Two Awesome Animations Worth Mentioning
The Story
  • Importance of the Story
  • Elements of a Good Story
  • Link to Michael Arnt - Toy Story Video: How to start a Story
  • Recommended Reading
  • PDF of The Story - Section Review
The Script
  • The Script and How To Develop Character
  • Taking Your Characters to the Next Level
  • Developing a Plot and Creating an Outline
  • Script Format
  • Adobe Story Tutorial
  • Exporting From Adobe Story to TXT or WORD
  • How to write a Script that Doesn't Suck
  • PDF of The Script - Section Review
Concept Art
  • Introduction to Concept Art
  • Cartoon Styles
  • Experimenting with Shapes
  • Concept Art for a Villain
  • PDF of Concept Art - Section Review
Casting Voice Talent
  • Casting
  • Prepare for a Casting
  • Casting the Voice Talent
  • What to Look for in Casting
  • PDF of Casting Voice Talent - Section Review
Sound Recording
  • Recording Sound
  • Acoustics
  • PDF of Sound Recording - Section Review
Directing Voice Actors
  • Introduction To Voice Actors
  • Improving Fake Performance
  • Using Powerful Language for Direction
  • Improving Line Readings
  • PDF of Directing Voice Talent - Section Review
Sound Post Production
  • Understanding Sound Editing
  • Sound Design Before and After
  • Understanding Sound Mixing
  • Audio Mastering - Before and After
  • Music - The Other Character
  • Dubbing
  • PDF of Audio Post Production - Section Review
Directing Music
  • Elements of Music every Director must know
  • Directing Music Using References
  • Where to Get Music From
  • Resources to Get Music From
  • PDF of Directing Music - Section Review
Cinematography
  • Introduction to Cinematography
  • Visual Storytelling and Concepts
  • Link to Animation RED and The Decendants
  • PDF of Cinematography - Section Review
Storyboard and Animatic
  • Storyboard
  • Analysing the Script for Storyboarding
  • Doing the Storyboard for a Scene
  • Finished Storyboard for the 1st Page
  • Getting the Best From Your Animatic
  • PDF of Storyboard and Animatic - Section Review
The Breakdown
  • The Breakdown
  • Example of Breakdown
  • PDF of the Breakdown - Section Review
Animation
  • Frame by Frame vs Rigged Characters
  • The Animation
  • PDF of Animation - Section Review
Finishing Your Project
  • Editing
  • Link to Kuleshov Effect
  • Screening and Feedback
  • Handling Changes
  • PDF of Finishing Your Project - Section Review
  • Staying Motivated
  • BONUS LESSON: "What's Next?"