Action Analysis for Animators

Action Analysis for Animators
Author: Chris Webster
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0240812182

Extensive illustrations of people and animals in motion that break down the action in a step-by-step manner.

Action Analysis for Animators

Action Analysis for Animators
Author: Chris Webster
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1136136533

Action Analysis is one of the fundamental princples of animation that underpins all types of animation: 2d, 3d, computer animation, stop motion, etc. This is a fundamental skill that all animators need to create polished, believable animation. An example of Action Analysis would be Shrek's swagger in the film, Shrek. The animators clearly understood (through action analysis) the type of walk achieved by a large and heavy individual (the real) and then applied their observations to the animated character of an ogre (the fantastic). It is action analysis that enabled the animation team to visually translate a real life situation into an ogre's walk, achieving such fantastic results. Key animation skills are demonstrated with in-depth illustrations, photographs and live action footage filmed with high speed cameras. Detailed Case Studies, practical assignments and industry interviews ground action analysis methodology with real life examples. Action Analysis for Animators is a essential guide for students, amateurs and professionals.

Action!

Action!
Author: John Kundert-Gibbs
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2009-10-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470596058

In order to bring a character to life, it is beneficial for animators to have a solid understanding of acting principles, and this book examines the important skills behind the artistry of creating animated characters. With a particular emphasis on a character’s motions and movement, this unique resource covers the basic elements of acting for CG animation and then progresses to more advanced topics such as internal intent and motivation. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Comedy for Animators

Comedy for Animators
Author: Jonathan Lyons
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2015-11-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1317679555

While comedy writers are responsible for creating clever scripts, comedic animators have a much more complicated problem to solve: What makes a physical character funny? Comedy for Animators breaks down the answer by exploring the techniques of those who have used their bodies to make others laugh. Drawing from traditions such as commedia dell’arte, pantomime, Vaudeville, the circus, and silent and modern film, animators will learn not only to create funny characters, but also how to execute gags, create a comic climate, and use environment as a character. Whether you’re creating a comic villain or a bumbling sidekick, this is the one and only guide you need to get your audience laughing! Explanation of comedic archetypes and devices will both inspire and inform your creative choices Exploration of various modes of storytelling allows you to give the right context for your story and characters Tips for creating worlds, scenarios, and casts for your characters to flourish in Companion website includes example videos and further resources to expand your skillset--check it out at www.comedyforanimators.com! Jonathan Lyons delivers simple, fun, illustrated lessons that teach readers to apply the principles of history’s greatest physical comedians to their animated characters. This isn’t stand-up comedy—it’s the falling down and jumping around sort!

Acting for Animators

Acting for Animators
Author: Ed Hooks
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2017-07-31
Genre: Art
ISBN: 131721045X

Ed Hooks' essential acting guidebook for animators has been fully revised and updated in this 4th edition. Hooks uses classical acting theory – from Aristotle to Stanislavsky and beyond – to explain everything from character analysis and physical movement to facial expression and scene structure. He speaks directly to animators, instead of stage or screen actors. Acting for Animators is an invaluable primer for beginner animators and a useful reference for experienced pros. New to this fourth edition: - 6 new scene-by-scene acting analyses of animated feature films, including Zootopia and The Little Prince - an annotated analysis of Walt Disney’s famous 1935 memo to Don Graham, regarding how best to train animators - advice to the animator about how best to perform visual references - a chapter on Virtual Reality - an online database of Ed’s previous film analyses, all in one place.

Acting and Performance for Animation

Acting and Performance for Animation
Author: Derek Hayes
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0240812395

Discover how to create dynamic, dramatic performances and believable character interactions with this invaluable resource.

Acting for Animators

Acting for Animators
Author: Ed Hooks
Publisher: Heinemann Drama
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Acting for Animators is the first book about acting theory written specifically for the animator.

The Queens of Animation

The Queens of Animation
Author: Nathalia Holt
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2019-10-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 0316439169

From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the untold, "richly detailed" story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations (Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures). From Snow White to Moana, from Pinocchio to Frozen, the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained millions. But few fans know that behind these groundbreaking features was an incredibly influential group of women who fought for respect in an often ruthless male-dominated industry and who have slipped under the radar for decades. In The Queens of Animation, bestselling author Nathalia Holt tells their dramatic stories for the first time, showing how these women infiltrated the boys' club of Disney's story and animation departments and used early technologies to create the rich artwork and unforgettable narratives that have become part of the American canon. As the influence of Walt Disney Studios grew -- and while battling sexism, domestic abuse, and workplace intimidation -- these women also fought to transform the way female characters are depicted to young audiences. With gripping storytelling, and based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to archival and personal documents, The Queens of Animation reveals the vital contributions these women made to Disney's Golden Age and their continued impact on animated filmmaking, culminating in the record-shattering Frozen, Disney's first female-directed full-length feature film. A Best Book of 2019: Library Journal, Christian Science Monitor, and Financial Times

Animation

Animation
Author: Paul Wells
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-07-25
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0231851340

Animation: Genre and Authorship explores the distinctive language of animation, its production processes, and the particular questions about who makes it, under what conditions, and with what purpose. In this first study to look specifically at the ways in which animation displays unique models of ‘auteurism’ and how it revises generic categories, Paul Wells challenges the prominence of live-action moviemaking as the first form of contemporary cinema and visual culture. The book also includes interviews with Ray Harryhausen and Caroline Leaf, and a full timeline of the history of animation.

Animation

Animation
Author: Chris Webster
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0240516664

Brush up your skills with this complete, practical guide to computer, 2D classical and 3D model animation. Readers can also benefit from the skill and experience of leading experts.