Animation 101

Lessons from Reel Life

Lessons from Reel Life is an invaluable resource for English teachers and other teachers who are interested in using film in secondary school teaching, and for your library.
Michael Frost and Robert Banks provide an authoritative introduction and analysis of each of the approved curriculum films.
Fifteen key films are examined with a heavy emphasis on Australian films and films with Australian influence.  Films include: Life is Beautiful, Star Wars, Strictly Ballroom, The Castle, The Truman Show, Blade Runner, Citizen Kane, Witness, Clueless and Elizabeth.
For each film there is a reflection sheet with challenging discussion questions and activities for students.
Lessons from Reel Life also provides a comprehensive filmography, identifying the director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, as well as a complete list of the cast members and the characters they play.

Screenwriting 101

This book provides writers with the tools necessary to write and market a successful screenplay. Hicks says: 'Having a great idea is not enough. You need to get it down on the page. Having a great script is not enough. You have to pitch it to the right person at the right moment in time!' Elements include: Structure Characters Style The business of screenwriting The economics of film Agents, attorneys and the screenwriter and much more! Hicks' credits include two of the number one box office films in the world - Rumble in the Bronx in the United States and First Strike in Asia. Some of his other Hollywood screenwriting credits include the critically acclaimed Dead Reckoning, starring Cliff Robertson, and Pierce Brosnan's Don't Talk to Strangers.

Storyboards

Motion in Art, Second Edition, is a comprehensive look at both the art and the business of storyboarding. This practical handbook details the preparation and presentation of storyboards for live action, commercials, animation, and special effects.