Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts (Kindle Edition)
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Review
‘Nancy Beiman has done an excellent job explaining the story development and boarding process, and I am certain this book will be a useful tool to all animation students and schools.’Brian P. McEntee, Art Director ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and Production Designer ‘Ice Age”No one knows more about designing characters and creating story for animation than Nancy Beiman. Lavishly illustrated and expertly written, she draws on all her experience as a teacher, an artist and an animation industry veteran. A must-have for anyone who wants to make an animated film.’Jerry Beck, Animation Historian, www.cartoonbrew.com’In the library of motion picture how/to books, one topic that has not been adequately explained is the art of storyboarding. Internationally known animator Nancy Beiman draws upon her experience to create for the first time a definitive manual for the art. Lavishly illustrated and highly readable, it is essential reading for anyone serious about learning how to cr (more…)
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September 13th, 2009 at 5:52 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thorough And Entertaining.
I knew that this book would, at the very least, be an interesting and informative read, knowing as I do, a little about the author and her wide experience and skill as an animator…
September 13th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
The same book….?
I’m a bit confused by all the reviews on this book. After having purchased this “Prepare to Board” and given it an honest cover-to-cover read, I don’t feel as though I came away…
September 13th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
great starting point…
Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animated Features and Shorts – does what it says.
This book will help you create a story and the characters within.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Storyboarding Student Must-Have!
Ms. Beiman’s book is exceptional; it not only discusses storyboarding, but also the entire pre-production process, from character design to art direction to using cinematic…
September 13th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and informative
This is a truly wonderful book filled with practical, concrete knowledge about how to plan for an animated production.
September 13th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and concise source of info
Well written and well organized, “Prepare to Board!” is a wonderful source for learning the ins’ and outs of animation boarding.
September 14th, 2009 at 1:52 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must-Have for Animators
Nancy Beiman’s book “Prepare to Board” is a must-have for animators. If you’re serious about working in the industry then this book is for you.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:25 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great from the get-go
Initially I thought this was going to be a book only about storyboarding, but as the title suggests, it “Prepares” you for the story boarding process.
September 14th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
very inspiring
Although I haven’t read all the chapters of the book, I can tell you that I’m very enthusiastic about read all the book.
September 14th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Terrific
This is a very strong book.
When it comes to storyboarding and character design there is a ton of material to cover, yet this relatively short volume captures it…