The Prince of Egypt: A New Vision in Animation

The Prince of Egypt is a milestone that establishes a new standard in animated feature films - the first movie since The Ten Commandments (1956) to retell the story of Moses. It represents a daring effort on the part of the founders of DreamWorks SKG - Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen - to pioneer a new kind of animation that is as versatile as live-action filmmaking.The reader of this book will see how the filmmakers constructed the film scene by scne, using the resources of animation to propel the narrative and deepen its dramatic impact and emotional resonance.Author Charles Solomon went behind the scenes at DreamWorks and interviewed many of the individuals involved in making The Prince of Egypt. He highlights the contributions of animated character acting, scene design, visual effects, and music to the realization of the filmmakers' vision. The dynamic layout uses hundreds of full-color illustrations - from inspirational paintings, color keys, and early character sketches to stills from the completed film - to show how the film is designed from beginning to end as a coherent and satisfying cinematic experience.