Elemental Magic, Volume I

The Art of Special Effects Animation

Elemental Magic, Volume I on ScienceDirect(Opens new window)
Paperback, 328 Pages
Published: FEB-2009
ISBN 13: 978-0-240-81163-5
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS


By
Joseph Gilland, In his 32+ year animation career, Joseph Gilland has worked with such studios as Walt Disney Feature Animation, Don Bluth Animation, Productions Pascal Blais, and the National Film Board of Canada. At Walt Disney Feature Animation, he worked on Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, Tarzan, Pocahontas, Hercules, and Mulan.

Description
Create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. Animation guru Joseph Gilland breaks down the world of special effects animation with clear step-by-step diagrams and explanations on how to create the amazing and compelling images you see on the big screen. 'Elemental Magic' is jam-packed with rich, original illustrations from the author himself which help explain and illuminate the technique, philosophy, and approach behind classical hand drawn animated effects and how to apply these skills to your digital projects.

Audience:
traditional and digital animators; animation students; traditional and digital illustrators; comic book artists; animation fans


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011