Animation In Context

Author : Mark Collington
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781472578297
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animation in Context written by Mark Collington and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Animation in Context" is an illustrated introduction to contextual research and analysis. Designed to make academic language more accessible, it empowers animators with the confidence and enthusiasm to engage with theory as a fun, integral, and applied part of the creative process. Mark Collington focuses on a core selection of theoretical approaches that shape animation narrative and visual storytelling, supported by a broader set of shared theoretical principles from the worlds of art, design, film and media studies. This discourse is underpinned by cross-disciplinary thinking on a range of topics including genre, humor, montage and propaganda. These are applied to the analysis of a range of animated films and projects from Disney and Anime, to independent artist-filmmakers such as Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis and Jerzy Kucia. These ideas are also applied to other uses of animation such as advertising, gaming and animated documentary. Interviews with contemporary industry professionals, academics and student case studies, as well as a range of practical research exercises, combine to encourage a more versatile approach to animation practice."

Author : Mark Collington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350033898
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animation in Context written by Mark Collington and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animation in Context is an illustrated introduction to cultural theory, contextual research and critical analysis. By making academic language more accessible, it empowers animators with the confidence and enthusiasm to engage with theory as a fun, integral, and applied part of the creative process. Interviews with contemporary industry professionals and academics, student case studies and a range of practical research exercises, combine to encourage a more versatile approach to animation practice – from creating storyboards to set designs and soundtracks; as well as developing virals, 3D zoetropes and projection mapping visuals. Mark Collington focuses on a core selection of theoretical approaches that shape animation narrative, supported by a broader set of shared theoretical principles from the worlds of art, design, film and media studies. This discussion is underpinned by cross-disciplinary thinking on a range of topics including genre, humour, montage and propaganda. These are applied to the analysis of a range of animated films and projects from Disney and Animé, to independent artist-filmmakers such as Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis and Jerzy Kucia. These ideas are also applied to other uses of animation such as advertising, sitcom, gaming and animated documentary.

Author : Paul Wells
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136158731
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Animation written by Paul Wells and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1998. Understanding Animation is a comprehensive introduction to animated film, from cartoons to computer animation. Paul Wells' insightful account of a critically neglected but increasingly popular medium: * explains the defining characteristics of animation as a cinematic form * outlines different models and methods which can be used to interpret and evaluate animated films * traces the development of animated film around the world, from Betty Boop to Wallace and Gromit. Part history, part theory, and part celebration, Understanding Animation includes: * notes towards a theory of animation * an explanation of animation's narrative strategies * an analyis of how comic events are constructed * a discussion of representation, focusing on gender and race * primary research on animation and audiences. Paul Wells' argument is illustrated with case studies, including Daffy Duck in Chuck Jones' Duck Amuck, Jan Svankmajer's Jabberwocky, Tex Avery's Little Rural Riding Hood and King Size Canary ', and Nick Park's Creature Comforts. Understanding Animation demonstrates that the animated film has much to tell us about ourselves, the cultures we live in, and our view of art and society.

Author : Paul Wells
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147257527X
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fundamentals of Animation written by Paul Wells and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with examples from classic and contemporary films, The Fundamentals of Animation presents each stage of the animation production process in an engaging visual style, whilst providing an historical and critical context for four core disciplines: drawn/cel; 2D/3D stop-motion; computer generated; and experimental animation. With insightful commentary from leading animators, Wells and Moore also introduce you to the many different career paths open to aspiring animators, from storyboard artist or character designer to VFX artist or writer and director. They also provide you with key tips on producing engaging portfolios and show reels. - Illustrated with over 300 images, including preliminary sketches, frame-by-frame analyses and shots of animators at work. - Now explores the animated documentary genre and the role of visual effects and gaming in contemporary animation. - Features more than 20 interviews with a range of international practitioners including Pete Docter, Director, Monsters, Inc. (2001), Up (2009) and Inside Out (2015). Featured Artists Sarah Cox, ArthurCox Lluis Danti, Media Molecule Pete Docter, Pixar Paul Driessen Eric Fogel Cathal Gaffney, Brown Bag Films Adam Goddard Philip Hunt, STUDIO AKA The Brothers McLeod Bill Plympton Ellen Poon, Industrial Light and Magic Barry Purves Joanna Quinn Chris Randall, Second Home Studios Maureen Selwood Koji Yamamura

Author : Val Head
Publisher : Rosenfeld Media
ISBN 13 : 1933820160
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing Interface Animation written by Val Head and published by Rosenfeld Media. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective interface animation deftly combines form and function to improve feedback, aid in orientation, direct attention, show causality, and express your brand’s personality. Designing Interface Animation shows you how to create web animation that balances purpose and style while blending seamlessly into the user’s experience. This book is a crash course in motion design theory and practice for web designers, UX professionals, and front-end developers alike.

Author : Maureen Furniss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780500292099
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A New History of Animation written by Maureen Furniss and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand-new, comprehensive history of world animation

Author : Tom Sito
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262314312
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Moving Innovation written by Tom Sito and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2013-04-19 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind-the-scenes history of computer graphics, featuring a cast of math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game players, and studio executives. Computer graphics (or CG) has changed the way we experience the art of moving images. Computer graphics is the difference between Steamboat Willie and Buzz Lightyear, between ping pong and PONG. It began in 1963 when an MIT graduate student named Ivan Sutherland created Sketchpad, the first true computer animation program. Sutherland noted: “Since motion can be put into Sketchpad drawings, it might be exciting to try making cartoons.” This book, the first full-length history of CG, shows us how Sutherland's seemingly offhand idea grew into a multibillion dollar industry. In Moving Innovation, Tom Sito—himself an animator and industry insider for more than thirty years—describes the evolution of CG. His story features a memorable cast of characters—math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game enthusiasts, and studio executives: disparate types united by a common vision. Sito shows us how fifty years of work by this motley crew made movies like Toy Story and Avatar possible.

Author : Hannes Rall
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351701940
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animation written by Hannes Rall and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the creation of animation from concept to production. Instead of focusing on singular aspects of animation production, talented animators can learn to make better films by understanding the process as a whole. Veteran independent filmmaker Hannes Rall teaches you how to develop an animation project from the very start of conceptual exploration though to completed production. Subjects like script, storyboarding, character and production design illuminate the pre-production process; later chapters explain the production process applied to different animation techniques like 2D animation, 3D computer animation and stop motion. This book is just the right mix of practical advice, lavish illustrations, and industry case studies to give you everything you need to start creating animation today. Key Features Learn the concepts of film animation production from an expert instructor Interviews with legends Andreas Deja, Hans Bacher and Volker Engel Robust coverage of the pre-production process, from script to storyboarding and visual development Includes a glossary and further reading recommendations

Author : Alberto Menache
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780123814975
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation written by Alberto Menache and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation discusses the latest technology developments in digital design, film, games, medicine, sports, and security engineering. Motion capture records a live-motion event and translates it into a digital context. It is the technology that converts a live performance into a digital performance. In contrast, performance animation is the actual performance that brings life to the character, even without using technology. If motion capture is the collection of data that represents motion, performance animation is the character that a performer represents. The book offers extensive information about motion capture. It includes state-of-the-art technology, methodology, and developments in the current motion-capture industry. In particular, the different ways to capture motions are discussed, including using cameras or electromagnetic fields in tracking a group of sensors. This book will be useful for students taking a course about digital filming, as well as for anyone who is interested in this topic. Completely revised to include almost 40% new content with emphasis on RF and Facial Motion Capture Systems Describes all the mathematical principles associated with motion capture and 3D character mechanics Helps you budget by explaining the costs associated with individualized motion capture projects

Author : Andrew Selby
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780674937
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Animation written by Andrew Selby and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From scriptwriting through to production, this introduction to animation for students surveys key technical processes and examines a variety of stylistic approaches. The book includes visual examples from key animators and illustrated features on how to create exciting animation for a variety of audiences. It begins with history and context, and quickly moves on to more practical aspects of the craft. Box features outline practical information and visual examples of different animators’ work and working processes teach how to create exciting animation for any audience. A final chapter on job roles shows how students can get on in animation. This book is a vital resource for anyone who intends to make animation a part of their career.