Overview

Through the magic of stop-motion animation, inanimate objects seem to spring to life. With true artistic passion and finesse, a stop-motion film evokes the nostalgia of childhood when imagination could bring toys to life. Stop-motion retains the art and performance that are the heart and soul of captivating animation. Beginning with a history of stop-motion animation, The Art of Stop-Motion Animation takes you on a unique journey - uncovering the origins of this art form and examining what continues to draw viewers to these films. Through several hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to create puppets and how to bring them to life as you create your own stop-motion film. Interviews with industry professionals offer a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look into the undying art form of stop-motion animation.

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Author:   Ken Priebe
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Course Technology Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 18.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.967kg
ISBN:  

9781598632446

ISBN 10:   1598632442
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   11 July 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction PART I: Overview 1. Appeal and History of Stop-Motion Animation 2. The Stop-Motion Industry 3. An Interview with David Bowes PART II: Creating Animation 4. What You Need 5. Basic Animation 6. An Interview with Dave Thomas 7. Building Puppets 8. An Interview with Anthony Scott 9. Puppet Animation 10. An Interview with Larry Larson 11. Sets and Props 12. An Interview with Nick Hilligoss PART III: Showing Your Stuff 13. Making a Film 14. An Interview with Lynne Pritchard 15. Distribution 16. Conclusion Appendix A. Suggested Supplies for Stop-Motion Animation Appendix B. Stop-Motion Animation Studios Appendix C. Stop-Motion Animation Courses Appendix D. Timeline of Important Events in the History of Stop-Motion Animation Glossary Bibliography and Further Reading Index

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