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.

Marcia Kuperberg is Deputy Head of the School of Media, Arts & Technology, West Herts College, UK. Contributions are also included from Martin Bowman, Rob Manton and Alan Peacock.

Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (April 17, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0240516710
ISBN-13: 978-0240516714

Editorial Reviews
Review
'This well-written, easy-to-follow guide balances the heart of animation development with the key technical conventions. Visually stunning, it cleverly demonstrates tools and techniques across several digital platforms through the unique perspectives of successful animators. First I recommend challenging yourself with the self-test in Chapter 8, and then read the book from cover to cover. You'll have a blast'
Anne M. White, Principal & Managing Director, TAG Chairperson, BDA/Board of Directors, PROMAX, Los Angeles, CA, USA

'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
From the Publisher
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.

Reviews:

'This well-written, easy-to-follow guide balances the heart of animation development with the key technical conventions. Visually stunning, it cleverly demonstrates tools and techniques across several digital platforms through the unique perspectives of successful animators. First I recommend challenging yourself with the self-test in Chapter 8, and then read the book from cover to cover. You’ll have a blast' --Anne M. White, Principal & Managing Director, TAG Chairperson, BDA/Board of Directors, PROMAX, Los Angeles, CA, USA

'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