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The animator's survival kit. Flexibility and weight
This book delves into advanced animation techniques focused on mastering the dynamics of movement—specifically how to convey flexibility and the sense of weight—to create more believable, expressive characters.
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- First edition, 2021
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780571358434
- Collation
- 60 p. ; 23 cm.
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- -
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- 791.4334 Wil a
Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn Techniques for …
This animator shares his vast practical knowledge to explain and demonstrate the many techniques of cartoon animation.
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- Revised Edition, 2020
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781633228900
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- 128 p. ; 30 cm.
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- -
- Call Number
- 741.58 Bla c
The Moving image workshop : introducing animation, motion graphics and visual…
If you need a fun, hands-on introduction to core animation techniques - then look no further! Heather Freeman guides you through a wide range of practical projects, helping you establish and build skills in narrative animation, motion graphics and visual effects. Each chapter begins by summarizing historical and theoretical concerns and connecting them with current practice and applications - a…
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- -
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- 9781472572004
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- 288 p. ; 27 cm.
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- -
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- 777.7 Fre m
Animated performance : bringing imaginary animal, human, and fantasy characte…
Animated Performance shows how a character can seemingly 'come to life' when their movements reflect the emotional or narrative context of their situation: when they start to 'perform'. The many tips, examples and exercises from a veteran of the animation industry will help readers harness the flexibility of animation to portray a limitless variety of characters and ensure that no two performan…
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- 2
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- 9781472596406
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- 240 p. ; 28 cm.
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- -
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- 778.5347 Bei a
Art in motion : animation aesthetics
This text presents an examination of the aesthetics of animation. It provides an overview of the relationship between animation studes and media studies, then focuses on issues concerning flat and dimensional, and limited and full animation. It then looks at specific topics such as gender issues and adaption.
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- -
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- 9780861966639
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- 276 p. ; 16 cm.
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- -
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- 778.5347 Fur a
They drew as they pleased : hidden art of Disney's Golden Age
The 1950s and 1960s at The Walt Disney Studios marked unprecedented stylistic directions brought on by the mid-century modern and graphic sensibilities of a new wave of artists. This volume explores the contributions of these heroes with special emphasis on the art of Lee Blair, Mary Blair, Tom Oreb, John Dunn, and Walt Peregoy. It includes never-before-seen images from Cinderella, Alice in Won…
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- -
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- 9781452163857
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- 741.5809 Ghe a
The art of Frozen 2
Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look. • Art book from Disney's Frozen 2 • Features exclusive …
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- -
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- 9781452169491
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- -
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- 791.4334 Jul a
Animation in process
From Hollywood blockbuster to striving independent filmmaker, from mobile phone games to characters advertising products on television, from pseudo live action through to virtual environments, animation is able to transcend boundaries to new audiences. This book shows how artists, designers, filmmakers, programmers, directors, writers, and producers have seized the chance to entertain using a v…
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- -
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- 9781856695879
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- -
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- 778.5347 Sel a
The queens of animation : the untold story of the women who transformed the w…
A BEST BOOK OF 2019 Library Journal and Financial Times From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the untold, "richly detailed" story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations (Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures) From Snow White to Moana, from Pinocchio to Frozen, the animated films of …
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780316439152
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- 379 p. ; 25 cm.
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- -
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- 384.8097 Hol q
Alita, battle angel : the art and making of the movie
Delve into the world of Alita in this glossy hardback filled with concept art, stills and interviews with the creatives, including Rodriguez and Cameron. From visionary filmmakers James Cameron (Avatar) and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City), comes Alita: Battle Angel, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does n…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781785658082
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- -
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- 791.4372 Ber a
Kusanagi background artbook vol. 3
背景美術の魅力を伝える『背景画集草薙』シリーズ。第3弾は“日本の風景編”。ゲームソフト『ぼくらのかぞく』、『ぼくのなつやすみ3』で使用された、背景画を掲載。東京・高円寺周辺の下町の風情や、北海道をイメージした雄大な景観を描く。
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- -
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- 9784838103898
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- -
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- 777.7 Kus k
The Nine Old Men : Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great A…
Learn from the men who changed animation forever. Walt Disney's team of core animators, who he affectionately called his "Nine Old Men," were known for creating Disney's most famous works, as well as refining the 12 basic principles of animation. Follow master animator and Disney legend Andreas Deja (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King) as he takes you through the minds and works of th…
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- -
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- 9780415843355
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- -
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- 777.7 Dej n
The animator's eye : adding life to animation with timing, layout, design, co…
Enhance your animated features and shorts with this polished guide to channeling your vision and imagination from a former Disney animator and director. Learn how to become a strong visual storyteller through better use of color, volume, shape, shadow, and light - as well as discover how to tap into your imagination and refine your own personal vision. Francis Glebas, the director of Piglet's B…
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- -
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- 9780240817248
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- -
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- -
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- 777.7 Gle a
Animated storytelling : simple steps for creating animation & motion graphics
In Animated Storytelling, learn how to create memorable stories using animation and motion graphics by following 10 simple guidelines that take you through the stages of concept development, pre-production, storyboarding, and design. Explore traditional linear storytelling and learn different processes for creating successful nonlinear animated stories, and also discover the wonders of experime…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780135667859
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- 213 p. ; 23 cm.
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- -
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- 777.7 Bla a
Art of the book of life
Directed by Jorge Gutierrez (Mad, 2010, Warner Bros.) and produced by Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, 2006, Estudios Picasso), The Book of Life is set to become one of the most popular animated movies of 2014. This comprehensive collection of artwork, production notes and never-before-seen sketches is an unbeatable companion to the film, and an inspirational guide for aspiring filmmakers.
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- -
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- 9781616555337
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- 191 p. ; 26 cm.
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- -
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- 778.593 Gut a
Character animation fundamentals : developing skills for 2D and 3D character …
Expand your animation toolkit and remain competitive in the industry with this leading resource for 2D and 3D character animation techniques. Apply the industry's best practices to your own workflows and develop 2D, 3D and hybrid characters with ease. With side by side comparisons of 2D and 3D character design, improve your character animation and master traditional principles and processes inc…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780240522272
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- 457 p. ; 23,5 cm.
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- -
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- 006.696 Rob c
Animation methods : rigging made easy : rig your first 3D character in Maya
Rigging is about building a control system to your model to be able to easily bring life to it. Once the bones, controllers, and binding are completed, your model will be ready to animate. Here are projects to slowly show the tools and methods you'll use when rigging.
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781484127735
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- 171 p. ; 28 cm.
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- -
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- 006.696 Rod a
Animating film theory
Animating Film Theory provides an enriched understanding of the relationship between two of the most unwieldy and unstable organizing concepts in cinema and media studies: animation and film theory. For the most part, animation has been excluded from the purview of film theory. The contributors to this collection consider the reasons for this marginalization while also bringing attention to key…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780822356523
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- -
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- -
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- 791.4334 Bec a
A Reader in Animation Studies
Cartoons—both from the classic Hollywood era and from more contemporary feature films and television series—offer a rich field for detailed investigation and analysis. Contributors draw on theories and methodology from film, television, and media studies, art history and criticism, and feminism and gender studies.
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781864620009
- Collation
- 283 p.
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 791.433 pil r
Animated storytelling : simple steps for creating animation & motion graphics
Preproduction -- Storytelling -- Storyboarding -- Color sense -- Weird science -- Sound ideas -- Design wonderland -- Technique -- Animate! -- Show and tell
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780134133652
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- 152 p. ; 21 cm cm.
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- -
- Call Number
- 777.7 Bla a
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