Includes bibliographical references

Overview -- Pre-production -- Production (in various techniques) -- Appendices.

"Let Hannes Rall guide you through the fascinating world of animated film. Whether script and storyboarding, figure drawing or character design: the successful animator uses numerous exclusive Illustrations to explain each step of the conception - from the creative building blocks to modern animation and production techniques. In order to breathe life into each idea, design and movement must be persuasively presented. Hannes Rall uses many practical tips and case studies to show how visual storytelling functions. Includes interviews with German animation legends, Hans Bacher, Andreas Deja and Volker Engel."--