Elemental magic : the art of special effects animation / Joseph Gilland ; with a foreword by Michel Gagne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gilland, Joseph, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animation (Cinematography).

Drawing--Technique.

Drawing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (324 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Art of special effects animation

Place of Publication:

Boston : Focal Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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. <BR id=""CR

Contents:

Cover; Elemental Magic; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 - A Brief History of Classical Animated Special Effects; Chapter 2 - The Art of Drawing and Animating Special Effects; Chapter 3 - The Specific Effects Categories; Chapter 4 - Liquids; Chapter 5 - Fire, Smoke, and Explosions; Chapter 6 - Magic; Chapter 7 - Props and Everything; Chapter 8 - The Last Element; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781136137259

1136137254

9781283894456

1283894459

9781136137266

1136137262

9780080912288

0080912281

OCLC:

476274539