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

Description

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. Richly illustrated with animation stills, screen-grabs and artworks, this book is a resource for beginner and advanced animators, and should be a source of inspiration for those who commission animated films.

Chris Patmore has worked on graphics rendering techniques for complex real-world images, primarily trees and clouds. Has also produced a 3-D animation of a Canaletto painting, and has worked on virtual reality applications for Division Ltd. Finlay Cowan is a freelance designer based in London. He is probably best known for his work with Pink Floyd.