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Dream Worlds: Production Design for Animation (Hardcover)

by Hans Bacher (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (5 Dec 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0240520939
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240520933
  • Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 154,439 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Nancy Beiman: Animator, Director, Character Designer, Author & Professor
Dream Worlds will be the definitive work on art direction and production design. Bacher covers decades of memorable animated films. There is really no other book like this out there.


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"Dream Worlds is a must have for its visuals alone - I can only describe them as gorgeous." .. World Animation Journal

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for anyone into animation production design, 13 Feb 2009
By Parka (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This book is an invaluable resource for any production designer. It talks about how to go about setting the style and look for animation.

This is a very practical book. While it talks on the production design process, it provides tons of examples from Disney's archive to support design concepts. There are many useful lessons, such as film analysis, visual development and research, camera rules, composition, staging and others.

There are also dedicated chapters to films where Hans Bacher talks specifically on how production design was done.

I bought this book primarily for the art but I've realised that there's more to all the art displayed. Many of the storyboards, while lacking details are visually strong because of the composition.

Every example included in the book serves to emphasis design concepts. The clear and simple explanation provides another perspective into looking at storyboards, into understanding what the scene means and how it contributes to the story.

This book is well worth the money, actually not just to production designers, but for every artist. The lessons taught are universal and can be applied in different fields if it's related to art.

Let me end with a quote from Andrea Deja, the Supervising Animator of Walt Disney Studios:

When it comes to color, composition and design, Hans is in a class by himself. Look through the pages of Dream Worlds and be inspired by Han's high standards and his art. It is a feast for the eyes.



Here's the list of chapters:

* Film Analysis
* Beauty and the Beast
* Visual Development and Research
* Aladdin
* Inspiration
* Camera Rules
* The Lion King
* Composition
* Hercules
* Staging and Formats
* Mulan
* Rhythm and Style Variety
* Lilo and Stitch
* Value and Color
* Brother Bear
* Unfinished Disney Projects
* Own Projects
* The Masters -- Bambi

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for animation students, art lovers and budding filmmakers, 11 Jan 2008
By L. Crewe "love mooch" (UK, Earth) - See all my reviews
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You'll be privileged to own a copy of this.
Everything from Staging, Rhythm to Colour usage is covered. There's also a short analytical piece on film followed by camera tricks.
Throughout the book Bacher shares his experiences and gives us pointers in the design department, as well as how to compose the story visually, with layout/storyboard examples and an impressive range of his unique styles and dazzling concept paintings. The works in progress aren't too shabby either!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Must buy, 7 Jun 2009
By P. Cartwright - See all my reviews
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If you are into animation design then this is an excellent look into what it is about and what you need to look at. It won't tell you everything, but is a great introduction with some beautiful artwork!
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