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WHO'S CREDIT IS IT?: ROLES WTHIN AN ANIMATION PRODUCTION PIPELINE

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  Let’s face it, when was the last time you ever watched the credits after an animated movie? I’ll wait for you answer at the end of this, if you can remember. For those who are experienced, maybe you have watched enough Marvel movies to stay after the final scene. Often, we usually enjoy the highs, lows, twists, jaw-dropping and edge-of-the-seat action, and the final scene leaves us wanting more or wondering if there’s a sequel or next episode. Another thing. Have you always seen sooo many names and wondered why it is so long? And why it’s so important to have credits? Animation projects, especially films often have usually need and have a large team and it is a collaborative effort to accomplish. So, who does what? Let’s get to know the roles of various people working in the animation production pipeline. As mentioned, in our previous post, they are three phases of production, which include, pre-production, production and post-production. Various people fill roles i...

FROM SKETCH TO ROLLNG CREDITS: THE ANIMATION PRODUCTION PROCESS

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From the doodles on books and several written drafts of stories thrown in the bin, our imaginations of various characters and animations have spanned several conversations in restaurants, offices, car rides and even classrooms. Until. The feeling of dread and excitement hit you as soon as the season finale is announced from your streaming service. A few minutes later, you are holding your gasp and sigh, as the credits roll on the screen. A few weeks later and you cannot seem to find anything else to watch and you begin to wonder, why wouldn’t they make it quicker? How long have you waited until the next season of your animated series or show? Before you storm with your fellow couch potatoes to the studio’s email or office, armed with placards. Let us help you prevent you from being on the wrong side of news, by getting to the bottom of it.   Production process of animation Fun fact : Spongebob Squarepants was actually made by a former marine biologist, by the name of ...