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Making an animated film

Making an Animated Film - A Practical Guide.
by Matt West

A practical guide covering every stage of making an animated film. Fully illustrated throughout with 117 Line Drawings & Black & White Photographs. 128 Pages.

If you've ever had an idea for an animated film and would like to know what to do to make it happen, then this is the book for you. Whether you're using a 3d Animation Program, Clay Models or Traditional Pencils and Paper, the skills covered will be invaluable to the novice and the experienced filmmaker alike. This books covers every stage of making an Animated Film. As the title suggest, it deals with the practical as well as the creative. So as well as finding tips on animating and designing, you'll find advice on drawing up a schedule, planning a budget and organising a sound recording.

  1. Learn about different types of animation
  2. Plan your film thoroughly
  3. Write a strong script and design award winning characters
  4. Understand the tools - storyboards, layouts and animatics
  5. Enhance your film with voice recordings and backgrounds
  6. Master the tricks of animation
  7. Give your film a professional finish

Having completed an English degree, Matt West studied animation at the London Animation Studio at Central St Martins College.; He has subsequently worked on television series for the BBC, Channel 4, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. He also teaches the Introduction to Drawn Animation at the London Animation Studio. In 2002 he won the BBC Talent Animation Competition and consequently made a short film for BBC3.

 

 
Economy grade 60 gsm paper

New from ChromaColour is our ‘Economy Grade’ 60gsm animation paper.

This paper is a white translucent paper that is good for up to 4 levels. It has a nice tooth and good flexibility which allows good control when flicking. Available in packs of 1000 sheets in 12 field, 15 field and A3.

 
 
 
 
 
3-Pin Plastic Pegbar

Economy Acme 3 pin Plastic Pegbar

Accurate ACME standard registration. 3-peg single field length. Lightweight, durable opaque plastic. Easy to place and remove paper quickly.

 
 
2-Pin Plastic Pegbar

2-Pin Plastic Pegbar

Ideal for students, can be used with standard two hole stationery punch. Lightweight, durable opaque plastic.

 

 
 
12field lightbox

**New Improved 12 Field Lightboxes**

  1. New Improved Padded Carrying Case with adjustable shoulder strap
  2. New Improved Handle
  3. New Improved Weight - Now 2kg Less than previous design

Chromacolour's New Improved 12 Field Wooden Lightbox offers five height adjustments to allow you to choose your own comfortable working angle, and the ability to rotate the disc freely makes neck pain a thing of the past! The fluorescent light is controlled by a simple switch. Our lightbox is supplied complete with 12 field white Perspex disc and a 3 pin Acme plastic pegbar. A new much sturdier handle has been fitted to make lifting more comfortable and a New Padded Carrying Case with adjustable shoulder strap is now included for easier, more convenient transportation.

Dimensions: 75cm x 61cm x 6.25cm
Weight: 9 kilos

15field lightbox

15 Field Lightboxes

Our 15 Field Wooden Lightbox also offers five height adjustments to allow you to choose your own comfortable working angle, and the ability to rotate the disc freely makes neck pain a thing of the past! The fluorescent light is controlled by a simple switch. It is also supplied complete with 15 field white perspex disc and plastic pegbar and comes in bespoke cotton bag for carrying and protection.

Dimensions: 90cm x 60cm x 6.25cm
Weight: 13 kilos

 
 
 
 

Introductory Animation Kit
Kit 100
RRP £44.62 - save over £15.00

  1. 12 Field ACME punched field guide - dope sheet pad (50 sheets)
  2. 100 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional  grade 60 gsm paper
  3. 2 FABER CASTELL 9000 series (B & HB & 2B)
  4. 1 ACME 3 pin plastic pegbar - 1 Mars plastic eraser
  5. Illustrated book "How to draw Comic Characters" by Preston Blair.
 
 

Introductory Ink & Paint Kit
Kit 200
RRP £90.26 - Save over £13.00

  1. 10 colours (100ml) bottles of Chromacolour animation cell paint
  2. 50 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 125 micron cell
  3. 2 x Series 3 Chromacolour Brushes ( 1 & 3 )
  4. 6 x 1 1/2oz. mixing pots
  5. 1 ACME 3 pin plastic pegbar
  6. 1 Stabilo medium point black marker pen
 
Kit 300

Advanced Ink & Paint Kit
Kit 300
RRP £157.56 - Save over £37.00

  1. 10 colours (250ml) bottles of Chromacolour animation cell paint
  2. 100 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional
  3. grade 125 micron cell
  4. 3 x Series 3 Chromacolour Brushes ( 1 & 3 & 6 )
  5. 6 x 1 1/2oz. mixing pots
  6. 1 ACME 3 pin plastic pegbar
  7. 1 Stabilo medium point black marker pen
 
Kit 600

Scholastic Ink & Paint Kit
Kit 600
RRP £99.57 - Save over £20.00

  1. 10 colours (100ml) bottles of Chromacolour animation cell paint
  2. 100 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 125 micron cell
  3. 2 x Series 3 Chromacolour Brushes ( 1 & 3 )
  4. 6 x 1 1/2oz. mixing pots
 
 

Advanced Animation Kit
Kit 7000
RRP £256.89 - Save over £56.00

  1. Illustrated book "How to draw Comic Characters" by Preston Blair
  2. 12 Field black plexiglas animation disc
  3. 12 Field ACME punched field guide
  4. 1 dope sheet pad (50 sheets)
  5. 1000 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 60 gsm paper
  6. 12 FABER CASTELL 9000 series
  7. 12 Col-erase pencils
  8. 1 Mars plastic eraser
  9. 2 boxes white card slotted reinforcements
  10. 1 box white card round reinforcements
 
Kit 7000 a

Advanced Animation Kit with
12 field Wooden Lightbox
Kit 7000A
RRP £384.66 - Save over £54.00

  1. 12 Field wooden adjustable animation portable lightbox
  2. 12 Field black plexiglas animation disc
  3. 12 Field ACME punched field guide
  4. 1 Dope sheet pad (50 sheets)
  5. 1 Bar Chart Pad
  6. 1000 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 60 gsm paper
  7. 12 x Faber Castell Pencils
  8. 12 Col-erase pencils
  9. 1 Mars plastic eraser
  10. 2 boxes white card slotted reinforcements
  11. 1 box white card round reinforcements
  12. Padded Lightbox Carrying Case
 
 

Advanced Animation Kit with
15 field Wooden Lightbox
Kit 7000B
RRP £479.17 - Save over £80.00

  1. 15 Field wooden adjustable animation portable lightbox
  2. 15 Lightbox Carrying Case
  3. 15 Field black Plexiglas animation disc
  4. 15 Field ACME punched field guide 1 Dope sheet pad (50 sheets)
  5. 1 Bar Chart Pad
  6. 1000 sheets 15 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 60 gsm paper
  7. 12 Faber Castell pencils
  8. 12 Col-erase pencils
  9. 1 Mars plastic eraser
  10. 2 boxes white card slotted reinforcements
  11. 1 box white card round reinforcements
 
 

Intermediate Animation Kit
Kit 800
RRP £141.94 - Save over £41.00

  1. 12 Field ACME punched field guide
  2. 1dope sheet pad (50 sheets)
  3. 50 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 60 gsm paper
  4. 3 FABER CASTELL 9000 series
  5. 1 ACME 3 pin plastic pegbar
  6. 1 Mars plastic eraser
  7. 10 colours (100ml) bottles of Chromacolour animation cell paint
  8. 100 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 125 micron cell
  9. 2 x Series 3 Chromacolour Brushes ( 1 & 3 )
  10. 6 x 1 1/2oz. mixing pots
  11. 1 Stabilo medium point black marker pen
  12. Illustrated book "How to draw Comic Characters" by Preston Blair
 
 

The Animation Workstation Kit
Kit 900
RRP £262.11 - Save over £57.00

  1. 12 Field wooden adjustable portable animation lightbox
  2. 12 Field perspex animation disc
  3. 12 Field ACME punched field guide
  4. 1 Dope sheet pad (50 sheets)
  5. 1 Bar Chart Pad
  6. 100 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 60 gsm paper
  7. 3 x FABER CASTELL 9000 series
  8. 1 ACME 3 pin plastic pegbar
  9. 1 Mars plastic eraser
  10. 10 colours (100ml) bottles of Chromacolour animation cell paint
  11. 100 sheets 12 Field (267mm x 330mm) ACME punched professional grade 125 micron cell
  12. 2 x Series 3 Chromacolour Brushes (1 & 3)
  13. 6 x 1 1/2oz. mixing pots
  14. 1 Stabilo medium point black marker pen
  15. Illustrated book "How to draw Comic Characters" by Preston Blair
 

Berol Pencils

Each box contains 12 pencils