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The Principles, Practice, and Techniques of Successful Animation
Chris Patmore - All books by this author

Desktop computer artists will find a wealth of information in this heavily illustrated book. It instructs in the principles, practice, and techniques of successful animation. The author covers all forms of animation, starting with the basics of making sketches in flip books, and concluding with the latest developments in computer-generated imagery. He demonstrates with practical examples that utilize key areas of modern animation—cell art, stop-action with clay or plastic models, and 3D computer-generated and web-based animations. This volume�s six chapters cover the following topics. . .

The art of story telling and storyboarding
How to create stop-action animation
Simple cell animation, the technique for simple movie cartoon sequences
Full cell animation, as used by Disney, Warner Brothers, and similar studios
Web animation for showcasing your skill over the Internet
Computer modeling and animation, including 3D modeling

The book�s concluding sections discuss modern hardware and software, with emphasis on affordable beginners� equipment. Also provided is an overview of the animation industry and its applications to movies, TV, and computer games. More than 250 instructive illustrations enhance this fascinating how-to volume.

From the Reviews:
�Helpful illustrations abound in this extensive cartoon compendium that breaks down the fundamentals of the animation world�s different styles and methods into bite-sized pieces.�
— Sarah Gurman, Animation Magazine, February 2006

About The Author:
Chris Patmore is an English journalist, as well as editor and writer for a website dedicated to technology and culture for Macintosh users.
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Paperback / 160 Pages / 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 / 2003

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