Directing for Animation ─ Everything You Didn't Learn in Art School

Get the whole story on directing animated movies, games, and advertisements with this rich, visual guide. Author Tony Bancroft knows that a great director needs creative AND managerial expertise, and this book provides insight on both from a team of animation greats, headed up by this renowned director of Mulan. With personal stories and experiences and important tips of the trade from the author and his A-list contacts, Directing for Animation is a must-have for the animation professional, or the aspiring animator.

Pull the right strings to make your characters real and center your story by developing the visual cues that lend your audience understanding of the plot, place, and purpose.?Tony Bancroft ?walks you through the process with behind-the-scenes looks at real, well-known projects...pitfalls and all.

* Annie award-winning animation director?Tony Bancroft?offers a full course on directing animation and shares a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his Disney film, Mulan * Get sidebars with process tips, profiles, and interviews?from animation visionaries who have had a hand in every major animated film from The Little Mermaid to Up--including the likes of Brad Bird, Ron Clements, and John Musker * Covers the art and business of directing animation--from the creative process and artistic expression to budgets and schedules

Tony Bancroft, director of Disney's Mulan, is an award-winning animator whose work is well-known to animation audiences. He served as supervising animator on new Disney classics The Lion King and The Emperor's New Groove, for which he created the recognizable characters Pumbaa and Kronk. He has gained experience in every artistic position from assistant animator to director, serving as the animation supervisor over all CG characters in Stuart Little 2 (Sony), and gaining directorial credits on numerous animated commercials for Disney, Hasbro, and others. Bancroft’s years of experience have culminated in the founding of his own animation studio, Toonacious Family Entertainment, where he directs and produces commercials and direct-to-DVD projects. A multiple animation award-winner, Bancroft’s proudest moment came when he was given the Annie award for Best Director for his work on Disney’s Mulan.