This manual, "The Fundamentals of Animation" by Paul Wells and Samantha Moore, published by Fairchild Books in 2016, serves as a comprehensive guide to the art and practice of animation. It covers a wide array of animation techniques, including drawn/cel, 2D/3D stop-motion, computer-generated, and experimental animation. The content is enriched with over 300 illustrations, preliminary sketches, frame-by-frame analyses, and insights into the work of animators. It also delves into contemporary aspects such as the animated documentary genre, visual effects, and gaming, featuring over 20 interviews with international practitioners, including Pete Docter, and discussing career paths from storyboard artist to director.
The purpose of this manual is to provide detailed knowledge and practical guidance for aspiring and established professionals in the field of animation. It offers insights into creating engaging portfolios and showreels, and highlights the work of numerous featured artists. This resource is designed to be an invaluable tool for understanding the core principles and evolving landscape of animation, making it suitable for students, educators, and professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and explore diverse career opportunities within the industry.
Packed with examples from classic and contemporary films, The Fundamentals of Animation presents each stage of the animation production process in an engaging visual style, whilst providing an historical and critical context for four core disciplines: drawn/cel; 2D/3D stop-motion; computer generated; and experimental animation.
With insightful commentary from leading animators, Wells and Moore also introduce you to the many different career paths open to aspiring animators, from storyboard artist or character designer to VFX artist or writer and director. They also provide you with key tips on producing engaging portfolios and show reels.
- Illustrated with over 300 images, including preliminary sketches, frame-by-frame analyses and shots of animators at work.
- Now explores the animated documentary genre and the role of visual effects and gaming in contemporary animation.
- Features more than 20 interviews with a range of international practitioners including Pete Docter, Director, Monsters, Inc. (2001), Up (2009) and Inside Out (2015).
Featured Artists
Sarah Cox, ArthurCox
Lluis Danti, Media Molecule
Pete Docter, Pixar
Paul Driessen
Eric Fogel
Cathal Gaffney, Brown Bag Films
Adam Goddard
Philip Hunt, STUDIO AKA
The Brothers McLeod
Bill Plympton
Ellen Poon, Industrial Light and Magic
Barry Purves
Joanna Quinn
Chris Randall, Second Home Studios
Maureen Selwood
Koji Yamamura
Author: Wells, Paul
Author: Moore, Samantha
Publisher: Fairchild Books
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: The Fundamentals of Animation
Pages: 00216 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2016-08-11
SKU-13/ISBN: 9782940439898
Category: Computers : Digital Media - Video & Animation
Category: PERFORMING ARTS / Animation (see also Film / Genres / Animat
Packed with examples from classic and contemporary films, The Fundamentals of Animation presents each stage of the animation production process in an engaging visual style, whilst providing an historical and critical context for four core disciplines: drawn/cel; 2D/3D stop-motion; computer generated; and experimental animation.
With insightful commentary from leading animators, Wells and Moore also introduce you to the many different career paths open to aspiring animators, from storyboard artist or character designer to VFX artist or writer and director. They also provide you with key tips on producing engaging portfolios and show reels.
- Illustrated with over 300 images, including preliminary sketches, frame-by-frame analyses and shots of animators at work.
- Now explores the animated documentary genre and the role of visual effects and gaming in contemporary animation.
- Features more than 20 interviews with a range of international practitioners including Pete Docter, Director, Monsters, Inc. (2001), Up (2009) and Inside Out (2015).
Featured Artists
Sarah Cox, ArthurCox
Lluis Danti, Media Molecule
Pete Docter, Pixar
Paul Driessen
Eric Fogel
Cathal Gaffney, Brown Bag Films
Adam Goddard
Philip Hunt, STUDIO AKA
The Brothers McLeod
Bill Plympton
Ellen Poon, Industrial Light and Magic
Barry Purves
Joanna Quinn
Chris Randall, Second Home Studios
Maureen Selwood
Koji Yamamura
Author: Wells, Paul
Author: Moore, Samantha
Publisher: Fairchild Books
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: The Fundamentals of Animation
Pages: 00216 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2016-08-11
SKU-13/ISBN: 9782940439898
Category: Computers : Digital Media - Video & Animation
Category: PERFORMING ARTS / Animation (see also Film / Genres / Animat
