動畫位於視覺藝術、音樂、舞蹈和文學的交會處。從最初的藝術創作活動，發展成為物理和生物學等各學科的教學工具。它也是社交的媒介，幫助大家學習如何團隊工作、遵循著一個方向，並憑藉著永不放棄的毅力，從腳本發想到在螢幕上的呈現全程參與。Animation is at the crossroads of visual arts, music, dance and literature. It is an artistic, creative activity in the first place, but it is also a pedagogical tool to teach and learn various subjects such as physics and biology. It is also a social tool to learn to work in a team, to follow an idea, and have the perseverance to never give up and go all the way from script to screen.無論你是以傳統底片相機或電腦軟體進行創作，這本書是學生和教師們的實用指南。Whether you work with traditional film cameras or with digital computer software, this book is a practical guide for students and teachers.本書涉獵二十多種不同的動畫技術。每種技術，都附有所需的材料清單，以及實用秘訣等相關資訊。Over twenty different animation techniques are proposed. For each technique you will find the list of the necessary materials and practical hints and tricks-of-the-trade.學習動畫的專屬語言，就像是在學習文法與單字，創造屬於自己的角色，讓角色動起來，藉以表達出你的情緒。Learn the specific language of animation, it’s grammar and vocabulary. Create your own characters, make them act to express your emotions.這本書將引導讀者從有創作的靈感開始到最後完成聲音與影像編輯的呈現，完整掌握製作動畫電影的每個步驟。This book guides you through the different production steps of an animated film, from the creative impulse to the final editing of picture and sound.