Computers in Anime

Producers, Directors, Artists

PANEL

Begin with an introduction of the guest

Guests say hello to the audience.

Visuals and/or audio could be used, if desired.

Give brief background of guests.

Mention latest projects.

Discuss computers in anime

Has computer generated/assisted/enhanced animation had an affect on their work? If so, in what ways?

If they have used computers, how did they feel about it and would they like to use it more or less in the future? Why?

What do they feel is the role of computers in animation, now and in the future?

In what ways have video games influenced anime? Is this good or bad?

Perhaps each guest could answer these questions in brief before discussing the issue with the other panelists.

End with audience questions

Audience members ask the guest questions

Conclude with a farewell

The guests and/or interpreters say goodbye and thank the audience.

PREPARATION

Introduction information

Introduction information can be selected by the guest or researched and scripted by the

staff.

Preparation of materials

If possible, the guests might be encouraged to bring along examples of how computers are used in their studios and the resulting animation.

Slides, video, audio and/or other materials to accompany the discussion should prepared ahead of time by the staff and/or the guests.

Protection, care, storage and transportation of any of the guest's personal items must be considered in advance.

Timing

Timing should be worked out in advance. Consult 'Timing' sheet.

Staff and guest preparation

Staff and guest(s) should be briefed on the schedule of the panel.

Consult 'Staff and Guest Preparation' sheet.

Questions from the audience

The 'Methods for Selecting Questions from the Audience' list should be consulted and one method should be selected and planned for ahead of time.

Having a greater amount of audience questions might be good for this panel.

EQUIPMENT

Because of the nature of this panel, perhaps not much special equipment will be necessary. However, if the guests do chose to bring along examples of computers in the work place, video, slide projectors, audio and even computer projection equipment might be needed.

STAFF REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreter

Technician(s) and/or Coordinator

Staff to select and organize audience members with questions if pre-selection of audience questions is to be used.

VARIATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES

Discuss computers' affect on animation around the world.

Provide demonstrations of how they use computers in their work.

Allow an audience member to use a computer in relation to animation under the direction of a panelist. (to show the audience how they do it at work)