Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240805828 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book explains approaches to writing for exterior storytelling (animation, games); interior/exterior storytelling (comics and graphic novels), as well as considerations for non-linear computer games in the shortest, pithiest, and most economical way. It details how you can create scripts that are in the right industry format, and follow the expected rules for you to put your best foot forward to help you break-in to the trade. Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games explains the practical aspects of creating scripts for animation, comics, graphic novels, and computer games. The author offers insider's advice on how you can present work as professional, how to meet deadlines, how visual writing
"Industry insider tells it like it is" according to J. M. Aliano. This book is about writing, but it's also an insider's view to the industry. I give it five stars because it's clear and to the point, it covers a lot of ground, because the author's years of experience in the business shows.People think that being creative is about inspiration, some magical wand beaming an endless stream of imagination to your brain. Maybe. Learn from the woman who taught me More than a few years ago, I had the extremely good fortune to be mentored in the art of animation writing by Christy Marx, who told it like it was about the biz and taught me all about the basics in great detail. Now a professional myself with credits as an animation production coordinator and writer, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book. Not only do. Tyler Sigman said Superb and Practical Writing Primer. This is the best compilation of *practical* information for the business of writing that I've seen yet. It is very well organized and just about every piece of knowledge in there is indispensable. It helped connect a lot of dots for me that I had gleaned elsewhere but sometimes without the proper context. Most books touch on one or two things really well, b
Her many credits include: Babylon 5 and the Twilight Zone; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; He-Man; X-Men Evolution; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Lord of the Rings; Elfquest; and more. Christy Marx is a writer, story editor, series developer, game designer, and interactive writer. Based in Los Angeles, California.
This book will not teach you how to write, but rather is to help someone who can write learn how to write in the correct format and follow the right rules. if you're really curious about and interested in this type of writing, Marx's book will definitely help you move towards your goal.” -Camcorder &Computer Video . It is about the craft of writing, the practical rules, guidelines, tips, and tricks that will prepare you to approach these fields on a professional level of competency.- HTReview,January 2007"Marx, who has more than 25 years experience writing for a variety of media - including animation, comic books, and video games - presents a practical guide for those interested in pursuing a career in this field