Guide to Computer Animation

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Guide to Computer Animation, 9780240516714 (0240516710), Focal Press, 2002

'This book is a must for all aspiring animators and for all media production students. I thoroughly recommend it.'
Andrew Daffy, Co-Head 3D Commercials, FrameStore CFC, UK

'A visual treat... What a great resource for people new to the world of computer animation.'
Mike Kroes at Creativecow.net

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.

Clear coverage of the principles and techniques of digital animation, with step-by-step colour illustrations, to put you ahead of the rest
Get the best from your software and hardware - understand the constraints and demands when creating for different media
Expert advice and a huge range of resources to help you make the most of animation opportunities in TV, games, multimedia and web

Learn the complete animation basics and see just how the computer has impacted on this medium and how 'digital convergence' affects you, the animator. Benefit from behind the scenes case studies from top Framestore and 3 Ring Circus animators, plus a chapter for 3D beginners illustrating how to create a 3D room and its contents step-by-step. Furthermore, you are given tips on creating a targeted CV and showreel if your aim is to gain a foothold in the fast expanding and exciting games industry. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, with details on what is needed to create animation for whichever medium you working in and inspirational animation examples, this book will ensure you are fully equipped to compete in this fast moving field.

About the Author
Marcia has over 30 years of experience as an artist, art director, animator and teacher. Her award winning productions have appeared worldwide in film festivals and on television.

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