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    How to Make a Cartoon
    How to Make a Cartoon
    How to Make a Cartoon
    Ebook58 pages38 minutes

    How to Make a Cartoon

    By M. Usman

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    Table of Contents

    Preface
    Chapter # 1: Creating Cartoon Characters
    Have an Idea of How the Character Will Look
    Draw It
    Don't Ignore Colors
    Give it a Personality –
    Give it a Background
    Get Feedback
    Revise
    Chapter # 2: Writing for Your Animation
    Define Your Objective
    Write a Storyboard
    Write a Script
    Tips to Enhance Your Story
    Your Characters Must Overcome Impossible Challenges –
    Emphasize Emotions
    Chapter # 3: Understanding Your Audience
    Knowing audiences previous knowledge
    You Will Know What Language to Use
    You Will Know What Style They Prefer
    You Will Understand How to Reach Them
    Chapter # 4: Tools You Will Need to Make Cartoons
    Computer
    Tablet
    Microphones
    Speakers
    Software
    Chapter # 5: Methods of Creating Cartoons
    2D Cartoons
    3D Animation
    Chapter # 6: Softwares to Use When Making Cartoons
    Maya
    Blender
    Adobe Flash
    Anime Studio
    CreaToon
    Chapter # 7: An Introduction to Sound Effects
    It Reinforces Emotions
    Sounds Draw Attention
    Create Anticipation
    Sounds Make Your Movie Come to Life
    Where to Get Sounds
    Chapter # 8: Recording Voices for Your Animation
    Choose a Room
    Have a Good Mic
    Have Recording Software
    Use a Pop Shield
    Have Headphones
    Stand up When Recording
    Put the Script on a Stable Surface
    Voice Must Match Lip Movements
    Chapter # 9: Promoting Your Cartoons
    Have a Website
    Don't Ignore Social Networking
    Submit to Local TV stations –
    Have a Stunning Trailer
    Ask People to Share Your Cartoon
    Chapter # 10: Making a Living as a Cartoon Maker
    Aim High
    Perfect Your Skills
    Make Demos
    Read and Learn
    Conclusion
    Author Bio
    Publisher

    Preface

    You definitely have some cartoons you enjoy watching. And you surely have thought of making such cartoons yourself. The imagination of bringing lifeless characters to life is fascinating, and so is the idea of creating worlds you can only explore in your dreams.

    Producing all this, however, may seem like an impossible task. You can tell that you will need to make huge investments just to get started. Fortunately, this is not the case anymore. Advancements in technology have made the process of making cartoons easy. A computer and some special softwares are all you need to get your feet in the industry.

    In this book, I will show you how you can make cartons without breaking the bank. You will find tips on creating characters, promotion, recording voices, and more.

    I'm sure you will like the book. Enjoy the reading.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMendon Cottage Books
    Release dateNov 24, 2015
    ISBN9781311746177
    How to Make a Cartoon

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      How to Make a Cartoon

      M. Usman

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      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Chapter # 1: Creating Cartoon Characters

      Chapter # 2: Writing for Your Animation

      --Define Your Objective

      --Write a Storyboard

      --Write a Script

      --Tips to Enhance Your Story

      Chapter # 3: Understanding Your Audience

      Chapter # 4: Tools You Will Need to Make Cartoons

      Chapter # 5: Methods of Creating Cartoons

      --2D Cartoons

      --3D Animation

      Chapter # 6: Softwares to Use When Making Cartoons

      --Maya

      --Blender

      --Adobe Flash

      --Anime Studio

      --CreaToon

      Chapter # 7: An Introduction to Sound Effects

      --Where to Get Sounds

      Chapter # 8: Recording Voices for Your Animation

      Chapter # 9: Promoting Your Cartoons

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