Introduction  Animated films are an integral part of our lives. Children love them for entertainment and education, adults for their artistic expression. Many times animation is used in music videos, video explainers or commercials. Most animated...

Introduction In the chapter Detailed Introduction into Stop-Motion we described that there are basically only two different kinds of animation: the two-dimensional animation (2D) and the three-dimensional animation (3D). In this chapter we want to...

Introduction In the previous chapter we described the basic spatial and technical requirements for producing two- or three-dimensional animated films. We also explained how to move the camera into the desired position using tripods or various...

Introduction After you have become familiar with camera settings and operation and have gained some experience, you can deepen your skills in this chapter. This will open up many more creative possibilities for you and your animated films will become...

Introduction  A good story is a good foundation for a film to be understandable and make sense to the viewer. Even if the film looks good or has incredible special effects, a poorly-written story will not engage the viewers. Creating a story is an...