Encyclopedia of Animation Techniques (Encyclopedia of Art Series) (Hardcover)

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From traditional cel animation to the most up-to-date computer animation, this volume covers a wide variety of animation techniques. Readers learn about lighing, characterization, mixed media, and even uppet-making. Readers understand the steps involved in going professional--from how animation studios operate to the nitty gritty of budgeting. Over 200 color photos.

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Whether you're planning to set up a camera in your back room, are already working in a production studio, or if you're eager to expand your knowledge, this book will guide you through the different techniques of animation. With a supplementary section on preproduction systems, budgeting, and how to launch yourself as a professional, this book is a complete guide to setting your career in motion. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Running Pr (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156138531X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561385317
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,002,816 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview of Methodology!, April 30, 2000

By	Gail Willis "music maven" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a good book for looking over different types of animation methodology. The best section by far in this book is the one on stop motion animation. It showed the step by step building of two stop motion characters using two different types of joints. It included suggested tools you should use in building your character. It also included the pro's and cons of different types of set construction. Also included in this section was how to set up the studio for filming. The type of camera lense you should use. The visual effect different types of lenses would have on your scene. The cool thing about all this detail was that it was not drawn they showed actual full color photographs!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Nuts and Bolts, the Squash and Stretch!, October 19, 1998

By	Tom Franks ([e-mail]) (Portland, OR, USA) - See all my reviews

Richard Taylor approaches animation like the BEST do-it-yourself guides do... beautiful, clear illustrations of the nuts and bolts as well as the squash and stretch. Wish this had been MY textbook at animation school.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but lacking, June 7, 2003

By	R. Love "primemaiden" (Desoto,Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Animation Techniques (Paperback)

This book is very imformative and educational but I don't recommend this as an animation handbook. It offers very helpful hints and displays various animation styles. I don't think it will teach you much on how to animate. More like a reference and animation library than a how to book. Great read and somewhat obsolete.