Book Description
Examines the thinking process behind drawing, characters, composition and movement, narrative and adaptation. The author introduces the fundamental elements involved in producing drawn animation.
Author : Paul Wells
Publisher : AVA Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 21,44 MB
Release : 2008-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 2940373701
Examines the thinking process behind drawing, characters, composition and movement, narrative and adaptation. The author introduces the fundamental elements involved in producing drawn animation.
Author : Paul Wells
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 26,38 MB
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1350034800
Basics Animation 03: Drawing for Animation introduces readers to the practice of drawing images for use in animation. It examines the thinking process and techniques involved with drawing characters, composition and movement, narrative and adaptation. Drawing is a fundamental part of the preparatory stages of virtually all design-led projects. It is the core method by which ideas and concepts are envisaged and ultimately shared with collaborators, clients and audiences. Aimed at students and those interested in entering the animation business, this book explores the pre-production work essential for producing great animation. It gives readers a real insight into this work through its outstanding range of images.
Author : Andrew Chong
Publisher : AVA Publishing
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 38,72 MB
Release : 2007-12-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 2940373566
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.
Author : Wayne Gilbert
Publisher :
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,48 MB
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Animation (Cinematography)
ISBN : 9780971343900
Step by step approach to drawing the human body in a simplified, structural way. Designed for animators and extremely beneficial for comic artists, illustrators, classical and interpretive artists. The content is referenced to the works of George Bridgeman, Kimon Nicolaides, Burne Hogarth and others.Following the exercises can help to greatly improve structural and gestural drawing skills.
Author : Christopher Hart
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 31,93 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780823023653
Provides instructions on drawing and instilling movement in animal and human animated characters, including children, individualizing characters, and revealing emotion, and offers an interview with one of the directors of "The Lion King" and advice on becoming a professional animator
Author : Preston Blair
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 49,93 MB
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633227731
Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair! Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Animation 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.
Author : Dave Brain
Publisher : GGC Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,80 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Animated films
ISBN : 9781589650237
This innovative introduction to drawing and animation is also a stimulating manual for students and seasoned professionals looking to refresh their skills. Beginning with the fundamentals of drawing -- which serves as a basis for exploring animation itself -- the book then details how to observe and draw in proportion, analyse complicated objects and human poses, insinuate depth, understand space and angle of viewing, and how to visually tell a story. It teaches the drawing skills that must be possessed by all artists who plan to work in the animation field -- the skills needed before turning on the computer.
Author : Peter Parr
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 15,50 MB
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 135003391X
Drawing and sketching are central to the art of animation and can be crucial tools in designing and developing original stories, characters and layouts. Sketching for Animation offers a wealth of examples, exercises and tips from an army of professional animators to help you develop essential sketching, technical drawing and ideation techniques. With interviews and in-depth case studies from some of today's leading animators, including Bill Plympton, Glen Keane, Tori Davis and John Canemaker, this is a unique guide to turning your sketchbook - the world's cheapest, most portable pre-visualisation tool - into your own personal animation armory.
Author : Barry JC Purves
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 43,44 MB
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1474239005
Stop-motion Animation explores how all the elements of film-making – camera work, design, colour, lighting, editing, music and storytelling - come together in this unique art form. With tips and suggestions to help you get the most out of your films, and with examples from some of the masters of the craft, Barry Purves shows how to make the most of the movement, characters and stories that typify stop-motion. With dozens of beautiful new examples from around the world, this new edition includes a project in each chapter, with pointers on finding a story and characters, developing a script and storyboard, constructing puppets and dealing with the practicalities of film-making. These projects combine to lead you through the creation of your first one-minute stop-motion animation.
Author : Steve Roberts
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 30,99 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 0240516656
Improve your 3D animation by understanding the key traditional 2D skills. Learn the basics for producing original and exciting animation.