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ANIMATION: THE MECHANICS OF MOTION
Animation: The Mechanics of Motion
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Chris Webster, Chris Webster is an animator who has worked for twenty years in the industry and has extensive experience as an educator teaching across a broad range of levels from schools, higher education and professional training programmes and within the studio environment. He is currently Head of Animation at the Bristol School of Animation and the University of the West of England.

Description
Learn the key skills you need with this practical and inspirational guide to all the fundamental principles of animation. With extended pieces on timing, acting and technical aspects, Chris Webster has created the vital learning tool to help you get the most out of your animation and develop the practical skills needed by both professionals and serious students alike. The free CD-ROM includes more than 30 animations illustrating the techniques described throughout the book as well as examples of a professional Production Schedule, Budget and Production Chart - everything you need to get started! With a Foreword by Peter Lord, Creative Director and Co-Owner of Aardman Animations and an Introduction by Mike Milne, Director of the award-winning animation house Computer Animation, Framestore CFC.

Audience
Student animators at all levels - especially university first year, and new assistant animators. Keen amateurs who want to move into this field. Market size: Animation magazine (US) 20k circ.

Contents
Basic principles; Figurative Animation; Acting; Design; Sound Synchronization; Animals in motion; Technical glossary. Index.

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 256 pages, publication date: JUL-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-51666-0
ISBN-10: 0-240-51666-4
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS

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Last update: 20 Feb 2010
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