Talented animation artists often neglect successful storytelling in favor of strong visuals, but now you can have both with this complete guide to adaptation for animation. Veteran independent filmmaker Hannes Rall teaches you how to draw and adapt inspiration from copyright-free materials like fairy tales, myths, and classic literature, making it easier than ever to create your own compelling narrative. Particular focus is given to making the adequate narrative and visual choices when transferring a text from page to screen: How to create a successful adaptation. With sections on subjects like transcultural adaptations, visual poetry and production design, this book is just the right mix of practical advice, lavish illustrations, and industry case studies to give you everything you need to start adapting your story today. Key features:
- Learn to apply concepts of adapting classic and modern literature for animation in different techniques
- Exclusive interviews with animation legends Giannalberto Bendazzi, John Canemaker, Ishu Patel and Georges Schwizgebel
- Lavishly illustrated with 325 color images (mostly never published before) that give thrilling insights into the visual development of award-winning animated adaptations
Author(s): Hannes Rall
Publisher: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group
Year: 2020
Language: English
Commentary: TruePDF
Pages: 473
Tags: Animated films: Production And Direction, Film Adaptations, Animation (Cinematography)
Cover......Page 1
Half Title......Page 2
Title Page......Page 4
Copyright Page......Page 5
Table of Contents......Page 10
Preface......Page 6
Author......Page 9
1: ”It Is the World, Which Is within the Head of the Artist”: A Closer Look at the History of Animated Adaptations......Page 11
2: “Animation Can Aspire to Poetic Imagery and Feeling”......Page 35
3: Animated Ever After: The Fairy Tale Adaptation......Page 69
4: Things That Go Bump on the Screen: Adapting Gothic Literature for Animation......Page 119
5: As You Like It: Adapting Shakespeare for Animation......Page 191
6: Sushi on Sauerkraut? Transcultural Adaptation......Page 233
7: Visual Poetry and Experimental Adaptation: Rhyme with Reason......Page 285
8: Uncharted Territories: Adapting Contemporary Literature for Animation......Page 361
9: Visual Development and Artistic Research: How Story Defines Style for Animated Adaptations......Page 379
Afterword/Conclusion......Page 465
Acknowledgments......Page 467
Index......Page 468
