Profiles the animator, filmmaker, and entertainer, detailing his early life, his beginnings in animated films, the creation of the Disney studios, and the opening of the Disneyland theme park.
Relates Walt Disney's life, the opening of his own studio, the invention of Mickey Mouse, and the present status and future prospects of the Disney industry.
This title discusses the opportunities available to aspiring multimedia creators and the tools of the trade they can begin learning now as a hobby. Readers get helpful advice on developing a body of artistic work and creating a quality portfolio that will help them reach their long-term goals.
An illustrated biography of Walt Disney, covering his childhood, fondness for drawing, and work in various fields before creating the Mickey Mouse character and starting his own company.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the bad-boy creators of cable TV’s outrageous, controversial South Park, which many condemn but others think is the sharpest, funniest social commentary on television. Love them or hate them, Parker and Stone have produced a wildly successful show that is one of the longest-lived animated series on television.
Cartoonist Stephen Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants, has been fascinated by the ocean and its creatures since he was a child. His passion for the sea resulting in one of the most well-known and popular cartoon shows in television history.
Seth MacFarlane is the creator of such popular cartoons as Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. A talented voice artist, he is known for pushing the edges of comedy. His $2 billion empire includes the movies Ted and A Million Ways to Die in the West.
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.
