animation (cinematography)

A guide to building claymation sea characters, and includes information on materials, techniques, building a set, and filming a movie.

Presents an inside look at the Creature Shop, a team of puppeteers, artists, and computer professionals whose innovations in animation and special effects have appeared in such films as "The Dark Crystal, " "Babe, " and "The English Patient.".

Discusses the techniques, skills, and the industry of animation.

Presents a guide to creating stop-motion animation. Features step-by-step tutorials ranging from drawing a storyboard to post-production editing, full-color photographs and screenshots, case studies, and online resources.

"Hayao Miyazaki eclectic body of work addresses compelling philosophical and political questions and demands critical attention. This study examines his views on contemporary culture and economics from a broad spectrum of perspectives, from Zen and classical philosophy and Romanticism, to existentialism, critical theory, poststructuralism and psychoanalytic theory"--.

This book about working as an animator is sure to be a hit with creative kids. Readers will learn all about the different fields of animation, including television, video games, and movies. In this volume, readers explore the ways an aspiring animator can land their dream career, including going to college, developing skills, and creating a demo reel. Biographies of successful animators will inspire readers, and supplemental websites will guide them in their search for more information on this great career. A glossary, table of contents, and index make this book easy to read. Color photographs, engaging text, and a focus on career readiness make this book a must-read for young artists.

Do you dream about using your artistic skills and love of technology working on animated films, video games, commercials, and music videos? Learn what it takes to become a computer animator—one of the most in-demand tech jobs today.

Discusses what's involved in becoming a film animator from a top professional in the field, including the animator's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of producing the illusion of movement from thousands of images called frames.

Learn about what goes into creating an animated TV show..

Highlights careers in animation, describing early achievements, historic events, and what might be the future of animation.