Packed with illustrations, this book explains the methods and techniques of animation preproduction, with a focus on story development and character design.
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…
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at cartoony computer animation? Then look no further…Cartoon Character Animation with Maya will help you create just that, guiding you through every step of the process including how to incorporate multiple limbs, smears, motion blur and staggers seamlessly into your animation. You'll learn how design matters in motion - not just how character design info…
All You Need Is a Pencil, Paper and Your Imagination! Ever wondered how you could become a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to become a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches t…
Creativity abounds in this one-of-a-kind activity book from Pixar Animation Studios. Inspired by behind-the-scenes work of Pixar's animators, it encourages fans and artists to explore their own imaginations through Pixar's favorite characters and iconic scenes. Prompts from films such as Toy Story, Cars, Brave, Inside Out, and more invite discoveries about color, shape, character design, and sc…
Based on a standing-room only presentation at Comic-Con 2009 and featuring the work of professional artists, a guide to creating original characters explains how to adapt archetypes and design elements with specific techniques, in a volume that provides character model sheets and illustrative case studies. Original.