Principles of Animation and Game Design

From feature films to short clips and from simple browser games to immersive three-dimensional experiences, the creations of animators and game designers are an omnipresent feature of the twenty-first-century world. Animation and game design have applications in a wide range of industries, including not only entertainment and media but also education, advertising, and any other field that benefits from gamification or eye-catching moving graphics. The entries in this work will provide a solid background in animation and game design and help readers to develop a deeper and more meaningful understanding of those rapidly evolving fields and the tools and techniques used within them.