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

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

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.