"Animated feature films will continue to provide jobs not only for computer programmers, but for animators, designers, painters, writers, directors, producers, composers, editors, voice actors, and all the other human talent integral to the creative process. Factor in Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, and television's voracious appetite for programming in general, and it's clear that cartoons will be around for a long, long time." (Neuwirth, 2003)
Makin' Toons is a very interesting read, as it gives insight into how cartoons have been created, pitched and produced ranging from The Simpsons and Ren & Stimpy to Ice Age and Shrek. It's nice to read how each show was created, pitched and more than not turned down by studios until one day they are green lit. Allan Neuwirth has created a very informative and entertaining book which has opened my eyes to the creative industry, and just reading about how animation studios and voice actors start out to the behind the scenes of some of the biggest animated shows and films could make anyone more excited about animation.
Neuwirth, A. (2003). Makin' toons. New York: Allworth Press. p.261.
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