Macromedia Flash Animation and Cartooning: A Creative Guide - Softcover

Fernandez, Ibis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072133236 ISBN 13: 9780072133233

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2002

Synopsis

Master Flash animation and cartooning using this complete hands-on guide. You'll discover shortcuts for drawing heads and bodies, developing your own characters, and learn to incorporate movie techniques--all from a real-world animator and video producer. Including an 8-page color insert which details the stages of the animation process, this book serves as practical tutorial to creating dazzling images and characters using Flash.

About this title

About the Author

Ibis Fernandez (Houston, TX) has a diverse career in the entertainment industry. Fernandez is currently a full-time freelance animator and video producer. As a freelance animator, he has worked on a series of animated shorts and features for TV and the Web. Fernandez is currently working on the launch of LooneyTuned.com, a site dedicated to Flash-animated shorts and sketches.

From the Back Cover

Bring Cartoons and Animation to Life!

Open new worlds of creativity with Flash­­ one of the most versatile graphical applications available. Macromedia Flash Animation & Cartooning: A Creative Guide will help you learn professional cartooning techniques and create dynamic animated content for the Internet as well as offline. Learn basic formulas for drawing heads and bodies, and the best methods for developing memorable and functional Flash cartoon characters. Discover how motion can help bring a Web site to life, attracting interest and repeat visits. From easy-to-learn illustration and animation techniques, to the details of effectively running the application, this insightful resource will help you accomplish more with Flash animation.

-Conceive, create, and publish professional Flash cartoons -Make the Flash interface your personal creative tool -Acquire the production skills to effectively animate your work -Infuse your movie with transition effects, dolly shots, and other Hollywood techniques -Generate reusable ActionScript and other time-savers -Use industry shortcuts and proven illustration techniques -Develop exciting animations and rich media content that can be streamed over the Web and viewed in a variety of formats

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072133236
• ISBN 13: 9780072133233
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 452