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production. In a live action movie sense it is the period before filming
starts. In an animation sense it is the period before any real animating
takes place. Pre-production ends when the planning ends and the
content starts being produced.

Production In the world of animation it is the process of animating scenes. The
production phase is often the longest and busiest phase of the
animation project. On a mainstream project many animators and
artists will be working together in teams.

Production bible It is a best-practice guide to the thinking, planning, documentation
(Digital/Transmedia) and supporting materials required when developing a property across
multiple media platforms.

Project proposal A document designed to present a plan of action, outline the reasons
why the action is necessary, and convince the reader to agree with
and approve the implementation of the actions recommended in the
body of the document. In many cases, the document is drafted as a
response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) that is issued by a current or
prospective client. However, a document of this type may also be
prepared to serve an internal purpose. In any situation, it must be
clearly arranged so that readers can follow a logical progression of
thought to the conclusion. The guidelines usually identify five key
components or sections of any project proposal: the introduction,
background, strategy, budgeting or financing, and outcome.

Prototype An early playable demonstration version of a game or part of a game.

Pure conflict An approach to gaming where the gain of utility of one player results
in the loss of utility of another player.

RAD Rapid application development (RAD) is both a general term used to
refer to alternatives to the conventional waterfall model of software
development as well as the name for James Martin's approach to
rapid development. In general, RAD approaches to software
development put less emphasis on planning tasks and more emphasis
on development. In contrast to the waterfall model, which
emphasises rigorous specification and planning, RAD approaches
emphasise the necessity of adjusting requirements in reaction to
knowledge gained as the project progresses.

Rapid prototyping Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a
scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional
computer aided design (CAD) data. Construction of the part or
assembly is usually done using 3D printing or "additive layer
manufacturing" technology.

Role Play Game (RPG, and sometimes roleplaying game) is a game in which players
assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take
responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either
through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-
making or character development. Actions taken within many games

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