Animation

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Follow animator Daniel McGarrigle as he demonstrates the art of storyboarding films.

In this how-to video veteran scriptwriter Ken Rotcop takes beginning and intermediate screenwriters from idea to completed screenplay, sharing answers to the most asked questions from his workshops, seminars, and private consultations.

Applies numerous concepts of basic production in the real world, such as lighting, lenses, shots, depth of field, composition, and axes of movement. Part 23 details the entire process of of script writing. Topics include script terminology, margin size and indentations, building character description through dialogue and action, and appropriate paper and font size.

Learn how to do everything from storyboarding to building your own modelling clay character. As well as teaching the basic production skills, this video tutorial introduces a selection of NFB stop-motion animated films.