Re-Imagining Animation: The Changing Face of the Moving Image - Softcover

Wells, Paul; Hardstaff, Johnny; Clifton, Darryl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2940373698 ISBN 13: 9782940373697

Publisher: Fairchild Books, 2008

Synopsis

What’s new in animation? Find out!

* Works from artists, animators, film-makers, scholars, archivists

* Ideal for serious students of film making and animation

In this detailed look at animation today, a series of intriguing case studies are explored from production to final outcome. Each one is considered in terms of meaning, purpose, and effect, then put into context as part of today’s animation culture. Hundreds of illustrations make it easy to follow experimental work from script to screen, exploring the intersections between animation, film, graphic design, and art. With insights from leading U.K. authors on animation, as well as Oscar-winning animators, artists, film makers, scholars, and archivists, Re-Imagining Animation offers the definitive look at animation today.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Wells is director of the Animation Academy at Longborough University in the United Kingdom. The author of several books, including Fundamentals of Animation, he lives in the UK.

Johnny Hardstaff is an award-winning designer, filmmaker, and artist. The creator of many acclaimed music videos, including the History of Gaming and the Future of Gaming, he lives in the UK.

Darryl Clifton is education officer for OneDotZero, a leading producer of cutting-edge moving images, and senior lecturer at Camberwell College of Arts. He lives in the UK.

Review

"Relevant and outstanding text, incredibly well written." - Tom Joule, Miami International University of Art & Design, USA. "Excellent book. Covers topics that very few books address in depth with regard to contemporary moving image practice." - Marc Bosward, Derby University, UK. 'Re-imagining Animation is fantastic.' Heather Freeman, UNC Charlotte, USA. 'Very refreshing in its approach. The short case studies are easy for students to digest, supported by a good range of images and captions.' Rick Clapham, Stockport College, UK. 'This is an excellent book which grasps the challenges of moving image in a post-digital age. The illustrations and case studies are well presented to support pedagogic and research interests. I will highly recommend this text to colleagues and students.' Iain Macdonald, Edinburgh Napier University, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Fairchild Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 2940373698
• ISBN 13: 9782940373697
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192