Animation for Beginners

Getting Started with Animation Filmmaking

Morr Meroz

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Bloop Animation Studios LLC
20 October 2021

Film, TV & Radio; Animated movies & films; Media, information & communication industries; Digital animation; Digital video: professional

A new edition of Bloop Animation's popular animation guidebook packed with the latest recommendations and insights on how to turn your artistic passion into a professional film career!

If you are an aspiring animator considering a career in film production or are curious about what it takes to make animated shorts, this is the book for you! Animation for Beginners is a comprehensive and modern introduction to the art and business of 3D animation from Bloop Animation founder, filmmaker, graphic novel author, and teacher Morr Meroz.

With this guide, Meroz reveals a behind-the-scenes view of the pre-production, production, and post-production process along with an introduction to the skills you need and the different types of animation across the film industry. Along with these basics, you will learn:

The 12 Principles of Animation The 8 Genres of Animated Shorts Writing an Animated Feature Film Career Paths for Animators and Tips on Starting a Career in Animation

As a graduate of the School of Visual Arts and an animation professional, Meroz demystifies the business side of filmmaking with real-world advice for creating a compelling demo reel and portfolio site, hunting for a first job, and considering the pros and cons of freelancing versus working full-time.

This is a perfect gift for illustrators, graphic designers, film students, and film industry professionals interested in how to ""make it"" as animators.

By: Morr Meroz
Imprint: Bloop Animation Studios LLC
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781737879305
ISBN 10: 1737879301
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 20 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Morr Meroz is the founder of Bloop Animation, one of the most popular animation training websites. He has written, directed, and animated three short films, including his thesis film at the School of Visual Arts, where he received a bachelor's degree in computer arts. His screenplay for Snowlands has been produced as a graphic novel. He lives with his family in New York City.

Reviews for Animation for Beginners: Getting Started with Animation Filmmaking

""An impressively thorough and well-rounded tour of the animation game."" - Kirkus Reviews ""Bloop Animation is a great online resource for all aspects of animation. Their Animation for Beginners page is the friendliest, most accessible one we found."" - TimeOut New York