M. Paul Weeks

Animation can display anything, from any angle, in any space. Yet, it often imitates the mechanics of a real camera - lens flare, the shakiness of a handheld, an out-of-focus shot - to leverage the existing emotions and associations created by live action film.

In this panel, we cover the history of anime director as auteur, animating on a budget, visual storytelling techniques, and how the simulated camera can support the narrative and drive audience empathy.