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Religion has its trinities; you have The Three C’s. Always be CLEAR and CONCISE, yet still CREATIVE. Both in description and dialogue, simple creative brevity is your steadfast ally and most powerful weapon. You don’t have time to explore the story through long-winded, soul-searching monologues, and the script can’t be bogged down with the subtle intricacies of every little detail. Doing so is like grabbing the shovel and digging yourself six feet under. Your primary concern is to write an engaging and economical story; therefore, you must be concerned with time -…
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Animated film is a collection of illustrations that are photographed frame-by-frame and then played in a quick succession. Since its inception, animation has had a creative and imaginative tendency. Being able to bring animals and objects to life, this genre has catered towards fairy tales and children’s stories. However, animation has long been a genre enjoyed by all ages. As of recent, there has even been an influx of animation geared towards adults. Animation is commonly thought of as a technique, thus it’s ability to span over many different genres.
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