The Complete Animation Course : The Principles, Practice and Techniques of Successful Animation - Softcover

Patmore, Chris; Cowan, Finlay

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9780500284377: The Complete Animation Course : The Principles, Practice and Techniques of Successful Animation
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0500284377 ISBN 13: 9780500284377
Publisher: Gardners Books, 2003

Synopsis

Animation is one of the most creative and exciting areas of filmmaking - but if you're new to the subject, where do you start? This complete animation course shows you how and more, covering everything from the art of storytelling - the secret of all great animation - to cel, stop action and 3D computer-generated animations

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Animation is one of the most creative and exciting areas of film making today but if you?re new to the subject, where do you start? The Complete Animation Course shows you how and more, covering everything from the art of storytelling?the secret of all great animation?to cel, stop action, and 3D computer-generated animations. Richly illustrated with animation stills, frame-grabs and artworks, this book will be an invaluable resource for beginner and advanced animators as well as a source of inspiration and understanding for those who commission animated films.

  • From flip books to 3D computer animation on your desktop, this book gives you all you need to know to start making your own animated movies.
  • The clearly structured coursebook format makes learning about animation simple and fun.
  • Comprehensive coverage of the latest computer animation software means you?ll find out how to create stunning animated sequences for film or for the Web.
  • Case studies at the end of each chapter demonstrate the core techniques in action
    Chris Patmore is a journalist specializing in creative technology. He is a contributing editor and writer for 1984-online.com, a website dedicated to technology and culture for Macintosh users. He has worked internationally as a photographer and graphic designer, and is currently developing a website for animators and comics artists. He lives in London.

    • About the Author

    Chris Patmore has worked on graphics rendering techniques for complex real-world images, primarily trees and clouds. Has also produced a 3-D animation of a Canaletto painting, and has worked on virtual reality applications for Division Ltd. Finlay Cowan is a freelance designer based in London. He is probably best known for his work with Pink Floyd.

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    Publisher
    Gardners Books
    Publication date
    2003
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0500284377
    ISBN 13 
    9780500284377
    Binding
    Paperback
    Number of pages
    160
    Rating
    • 3.90 out of 5 stars
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