Great ideas for animators who are starting out or looking for
their next job • Packed with information and insights •
Perfect for film students and art students. Animation is a
multibillion-dollar industry. Here’s an insider’s guide to
getting into that industry, staying there, and getting ahead. Author
David B. Levy has interviewed the top pros in animation, including
Steven Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants; Al Brodax, producer
of Yellow Submarine; Teddy Newton, character designer on The
Incredibles; Linda Simensky, senior director of PBS Kids; John R.
Dilworth, creator of Courage the Cowardly Dog; and dozens of others to
get their insights on creating a portfolio or reel, meeting animators,
networking, and making the leap from working for others to pitching and
selling. A resource section lists animation schools, film festivals,
studios, Web sites, and publications to get budding animators off to an
animated start.

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