Design in Motion

Applying Design Principles to Filmmaking

Penny Hilton (London College of Communication, UK)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
23 January 2020

Graphic design; Animated movies & films; Film movie production: technical skills; Web graphics & design

With an abundance of information on how to create motion graphics already available, Design in Motion focuses on the why of moving image and less about the how. By unpacking the reasons behind screen designer's production choices, each chapter deconstructs examples of motion graphics by drawing on case studies of both familiar examples from contemporary cinema and unseen work from postgraduate motion graphic designers. It examines the value of image, text, motion, camera and transitions, explaining in detail why some methods work, while others fail.

Whether you work in info-graphics, documentary or design, this book is structured to follow the production process and, together with its multimedia companion website, will be a by-your-side companion to guide you through your next project.

By: Penny Hilton (London College of Communication UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 270mm,
Weight: 1.286kg
ISBN: 9781350109551
ISBN 10: 135010955X
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 23 January 2020
Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Primary , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Part One : Setting It All Up Chapter 1: Foundations Chapter Overview Brainstorming Primary versus Secondary research Storyboarding Development Feedback and Feed Forward Documentation Resources Chapter 2: Audience Chapter Overview Personas and Empathy Maps Context Format Treatment Tone of Voice Resources Chapter 3: Structure Chapter Overview Story Narrative Key message Documentary Voice over versus captions Resources Chapter 4: Sound Chapter Overview Creating the right tone and atmosphere Sound as a tool for Focus Shape Working with Musicians What's free and what's Not Resources Part Two: Creating The Elements Chapter 5: Composition Chapter Overview Framing Motion versus stillness Screen space Focus Resources Chapter 6: Camera Chapter Overview Camera movement Why use different lenses Camera techniques Using a variety of Shot Resources Chapter 7: Form Chapter Overview Circle Square Triangle Using Form as exploration Visual Summaries Outcomes Resources Chapter 8: Colour Chapter Overview A quick overview of the history of colour on screen Significance of colour Combinations Creating a colour palette Colour correction and grading Resources Part Three: Putting it all Together Chapter 9: Text and Info Chapter Overview Character Legibility versus readability Ways of creating text Movement Titles Data Visualisation Resources Chapter 10: Editing Chapter Overview How editing developed from shorts to features Invisible and visible editing Transitions (and Tips) Effects Rhythm and Pace Resources Index

Penny Hilton is a filmmaker and academic. Her career has spanned advertising, TV, film production and graphic design. She now holds a part-time post at the University of the Arts London she leads the Graphic Moving Image masters course at the London College of Communication, and divides her time between teaching and professional practice.

Reviews for Design in Motion: Applying Design Principles to Filmmaking

Design in Motion is an essential handbook in conceiving, planning and realising moving image production, providing a comprehensive guide for professional or aspiring creatives wishing to communicate with time based media. Identifying key strategies, techniques, tools and resources Penny Hilton unravels complex processes into accessible steps for each stage of production with concise and insightful advice and support for your motion design and filmic ambitions from initial ideas to completed production. * Nigel Mairs, Senior Lecturer in Animation and Motion Graphics, Edge Hill University, UK *