The Complete Animation Course: The Principles, Practice, and Techniques of Successful AnimationDesktop computer artists will find a wealth of information in this heavily illustrated book. It instructs in the principles, practice, and techniques of successful animation. The author covers all forms of animation, starting with the basics of making sketches in flip books, and concluding with the latest developments in computer-generated imagery. He demonstrates with practical examples that utilize key areas of modern animationï¿1/2cell art, stop-action with clay or plastic models, and 3D computer-generated and web-based animations. This volumeï¿1/2s six chapters cover the following topics: The art of story telling and storyboarding . . . How to create stop-action animation . . . Simple cell animation, the technique for simple movie cartoon sequences . . . Full cell animation, as used by Disney, Warner Brothers, and similar studios . . . Web animation for showcasing your skill over the Internet . . . and Computer modeling and animation, including 3D modeling. The bookï¿1/2s concluding sections discuss modern hardware and software, with emphasis on affordable beginnersï¿1/2 equipment. Also provided is an overview of the animation industry and its applications to movies, TV, and computer games. More than 250 instructive illustrations enhance this fascinating how-to volume. |
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... texture maps available on the Internet , but if you have a still camera , film or digital , why not shoot some textures of your own ? Try to shoot in diffused light whenever possible . Harsh sunlight causes strong shadows that limit ...
... texture maps available on the Internet , but if you have a still camera , film or digital , why not shoot some textures of your own ? Try to shoot in diffused light whenever possible . Harsh sunlight causes strong shadows that limit ...
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... texture maps ( page 122 ) . The landscapes can also be made from a 2D picture , which may be easier to produce than creating a huge 3D environment . are in the distance , you can construct them as basic blocks and use texture maps to ...
... texture maps ( page 122 ) . The landscapes can also be made from a 2D picture , which may be easier to produce than creating a huge 3D environment . are in the distance , you can construct them as basic blocks and use texture maps to ...
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... texture maps 123 pencil drawings 82 , 92-93 scene - building 124-125 textures 122-123 walking movement 38 Wallace and Gromit 8 , 31 Watership Down ( Adams ) 18 web animation 104-105 World Wide Web 112-113 Z zoetrope 48 zooming 41 , 130 ...
... texture maps 123 pencil drawings 82 , 92-93 scene - building 124-125 textures 122-123 walking movement 38 Wallace and Gromit 8 , 31 Watership Down ( Adams ) 18 web animation 104-105 World Wide Web 112-113 Z zoetrope 48 zooming 41 , 130 ...
Contents
Quarto | 6 |
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form | 30 |
International Standard Book No 0764123998 | 36 |
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