Basics Animation: Digital Animation [Paperback]

Andrew Chong (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 2940373566 | ISBN-13: 978-2940373567 | Publication Date: August 19, 2008

Digital technology has made animation simpler, faster, and easier than ever before. New tools have broadened the palette available to both beginners and experienced animators. "Basics Animation: Digital Animation" looks at the history of the medium, charting its progress by looking at specific examples that document the growth and development of the form over the past fifty years. With contributions from pioneers of the medium as well as today's leading animators in movies, games, and television, "Digital Animation" is an animated look at animation yesterday and today.
* Explores key principles and processes of animation
* Readable and informative
* Interviews and art from artists, animators, filmmakers, and more from around the world

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'An excellent and contemporary survey of the genre.' Mark Owen, Kingston College, UK. 'Clear, concise, well illustrated and appropriate for an introduction to the subject.' Andrew Hepburn, Northwest Regional College, UK. 'I think it will fill in the gaps in my students' knowledge. It is good to see a general book that is not software specific.' Tom Ingham, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, UK. 'Bite size information, easy to digest and with great examples. Glossary and timeline at the back of the book was very useful ... Images are well presented, text is easily read.'Ti Majekodunmi, Bromley College, UK. 'I think the book is a work of art on its own. The graphic layout is really something.' Jennifer Hardacker, Pacific University, USA.

About the Author

Andrew Chong works at Loughborough University’s Animation Academy, researching projects ranging from stop-frame animation to motion capture. He lives in Loughborough, UK.

Andy McNamara helped establish BBC Post Production’s first 3D animation department. Currently senior 3D artist and CG supervisor at Condor Digital, he lives in Loughborough, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Ava Publishing (August 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2940373566
• ISBN-13: 978-2940373567
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #630,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Introduces the basics and fundamentals of digital animation for those interested in getting started in the field, December 7, 2008

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Digital animation has taken the world by storm, surpassing traditional animation in today's big budget animated features. "Digital Animation" turns towards the history of digitized animation, including well before the personal computer gained acclaim. It also introduces the basics and fundamentals of digital animation for those interested in getting started in the field, and how one should pursue their education in this art. "Digital Animation" is an absolute must for fans who want to turn their fandom into a hobby or even a career.