The Fundamentals of Animation

Discusses the key principles and processes involved in animation; exploring the entirety of the creative process, from finding and researching a concept, through the preparation and techniques used, to the execution of the work. Each stage is presented in an engaging visual style, accompanied by examples and analysis of contemporary student and commercial animation. The book also discusses the links between animation and the styles and narratives of other areas of popular culture, aligning theory and ideas to practical advice. A section for aspiring animators examines career paths, portfolios and the structure of the creative industries.

ISBN 2940373027   Volumes 1 ISBN13 9782940373024 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 720 Publisher AVA Publishing SA   Published in Worthing Imprint AVA Publishing SA   Series title Fundamentals Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9782884790703 Publication date 01 Nov 2005   Height (mm) 230 DEWEY 778.5347   Width (mm) 200 DEWEY edition DC22   Spine width (mm) 16 Pages 196   Academic level General

Introduction. Key principles and processes: Introduction; Concept; Research; Preparation; Technique; The animator as interpreter; The animator as performer; The animator as editor; The animator as director. Applications and outcomes: Introduction; Drawn and cel animation; 3D stop-motion animation; Digital animation; alternative methods. Contexts: Introduction; Post-production; Critical evaluation; Portfolio; Collaboration; Working as an independent; Postgraduate opportunities; Making an independent film; Screening opportunities. Appendix: Bibliography and webography; Index; Credits and acknowledgements.

'The book is terrific. Beyond being a textbook, it strikes me as being a very rich resource for animators and film-makers ... The material is serious yet highly approachable ... The book is a bargain, especially as an academic text.' Thomas Castillo, University of Arizona, USA. 'Intelligently organized and lavishly illustrated, The Fundamentals of Animation is distinguished from most how-to-animate guides for being multidimensional in approach and multivalent in function ... Wells's book teaches its users not only to do, but to think animation.' Victoria Meng, Animation Journal, 2006. 'Very impressed. Seems clear and concise. I think my students will find it very useful and informative. Visually pleasing with bite-sized bits of information.' Tom Ingham, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, UK. 'A good introductory text to animation. Very useful tips on creating characters and storylines. Practical tutorials to engage students in practice. Well designed. Very readable language.' Victor Valbuena, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

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