Synopsis
The multiple Oscar-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit show you how to make your own successful animation films in a new, thoroughly revised edition of this acclaimed book. Peter Lord – co-founder of Aardman – guides the reader through the entire process of 3–D animation, culminating in a practical, fully illustrated step-by-step description of how to create effective characters, a storyboard, sets, and eventually make an entire film. In this new edition, the section on CGI has been updated, and the chapter on ‘Making a Film’ has been completely overhauled to bring out the difference in structure, thinking and technique when applied to scripting, characterization, short films, television work, advertising and feature films. For fans and enthusiasts of all ages, as well as for serious students of animation, this book is not only a lot of fun – it is essential reading.
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About the Authors
Peter Lord is the founder of Aardman Animations.
Brian Sibley is the author of numerous books, including The Disney Studio Story and Shadowlands: The Story of C. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman.
From the Back Cover
The inventors ofWallace, a Lancashire inventor with a fondness for cheese, and Gromit, his long-suffering canine companion, have enjoyed incredible success. This third edition of the bestselling Cracking Animation reveals their creators and provides a unique guide to making your own 3-D animated films. The first part of the book sets Aardman's achievements and the history of the studio into the tradition of 3-D animation. In the main part of the book, Peter Lord - co-founder of Aardman - guides the reader through the entire process of 3-D animation, culminating in a practical, fully illustrated step-by-step description of how to create effective characters, a storyboard, sets, and eventually make an entire film. This remains the only book that makes it possible for everyone to create their own 3-D animated classic. For fans and enthusiasts of all ages, as well as for serious students of animation, this book is not only a lot of fun - it is essential reading.
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