Multimedia Artist and Animator


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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a multimedia artist and animator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.




Multimedia Artist and Animator


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Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Multimedia Artist and Animator, including training and skills needed.




Careers in Animation and Comics


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"There has never been a better time to have a career in animation and comic books. Jobs for web and visual effects animators, comic book artists, and even graphic novelists are opening up thanks to growing demand in industries tied to entertainment and the internet. What these jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders"--




Design Essentials for the Motion Media Artist


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Master the fundamental concepts and techniques of motion media design so you can apply--and occasionally break--the rules to achieve your communication goals. This authoritative guide presents all of the design essentials in an engaging and inspiring way. Each principle is explained with text, illustration and photography where necessary. An accompanying website will contain any necessary digital files for download, updates and links to other resources.




Career Building Through Using Multimedia Art and Animation Tools


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Highly creative, detail-oriented young people who enjoy visual media may find a satisfying career in multimedia art and animation. Multimedia artists create animation, special effects, and other visual images for a variety of media, including movies, video games, advertising, and the Web. This title discusses the opportunities available to aspiring multimedia creators and the tools of the trade they can begin learning now as a hobby. Readers get helpful advice on developing a body of artistic work and creating a quality portfolio that will help them reach their long-term goals.




Guide to Computer Animation


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Any questions you have about 2D or 3D animation in this new digital age are answered in this comprehensive guide for all budding digital animators, games artists and media production students. It is lavishly illustrated with inspirational colour throughout to show you what you can achieve. Whether you want to create moving digital imagery for TV, computer games, or new media you need to understand the production and creative processes, the constraints of each and how they fit together. Ensure you have all you need at your fingertips to compete in this fast-moving arena with this unique book and web package. www.guide2computeranimation.com provides the moving imagery outcomes of some of the animation discussed in the case studies chapter, where top FrameStore-CRC and 3 Ring Circus creatives give you their invaluable behind the scenes perspectives. In addition there are non-software specific 3D tutorials and direct links to a comprehensive range of related websites with further downloadable resources to make sure you stay up-to-date. Marcia Kuperberg is Deputy Head of the School of Media, Arts & Technology, West Herts College, UK. Contributions are also included from Martin Bowman, Rob Manton and Alan Peacock.




The Animator's Survival Kit


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"A manual of methods, principles and formulas for classical, computer, games, stop motion and internet animators"--Cover.




Careers in Focus


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For each position, the authors include a brief overview and its history. Discussions of education, certifications, or licensing required; a detailed job description; salary; and the future outlook are also supplied.




How to Do Everything with Online Video


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Create great videos and post them on the Web Here is the ultimate guide to planning, creating, editing, and sharing video content online. You will discover how to shoot professional-quality videos, edit the files, prepare clips for posting online, and share video projects through a variety of websites, blogs, and podcasts. Hands-on tutorials for the easiest and best video editing software for use on PCs and Macs are included. The book also features a valuable overview of camera techniques, story-telling concepts, and advice on lighting and sound.




Visual Arts in Canada


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