Complete Animation Course

Product Description

Desktop computer artists will find a wealth of information in this heavily illustrated book. It instructs in the principles, practice, & techniques of successful animation. The author covers all forms of animation, starting with the basics of making sketches in flip books, & concluding with the latest developments in computer-generated imagery. He demonstrates with practical examples that utilize key areas of modern animationacell art, stop-action with clay or plastic models, & 3D computer-generated & web-based animations. This volumeas six chapters cover the following topics: The art of story telling & 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, & similar studios... Web animation for showcasing your skill over the Internet... & Computer modeling & animation, including 3D modeling. The bookas concluding sections discuss modern hardware & software, with emphasis on affordable beginnersa equipment. Also provided is an overview of the animation industry & its applications to movies, TV, & computer games. More than 250 instructive illustrations enhance this fascinating how-to volume.