Chapter 1
Basic Principles
In order for animation to be believable the action must demonstrate those qualities that we are familiar with in our day-to-day experience. Even the fantastic will become credible if it appears to respect those same laws of nature that we ourselves are subject to. Beyond that, we ask animators to take us on a fantastic journey where the everyday becomes magical and the impossible becomes plausible.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
It has never been easier or cheaper to make animation but, despite this, the choices you must make in terms of equipment and materials have become far more complex. In order for you to film your animation you ...
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