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The advanced art of stop-motion animation / Ken A. Preibe ; foreword by Henry Selick.

By: Priebe, Ken A.
Contributor(s): Selick, Henry.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Boston, MA : Course Technology Cengage Learining, c2011Description: xxi, 329 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).ISBN: 9781435456136; 1435456130.Other title: Stop-motion animation.Subject(s): Stop-motion animation filmsDDC classification: 777.7
Contents:
History of stop-motion feature films -- An interview with screen novelties -- Building puppets -- Digital cinematography -- An interview with Pete Kozachik, ASC -- An Interview with Trey Thomas -- Character animation -- An interview with Bronwen Kyffin -- Visual effects -- An interview with Larry Bafia and Webster Colcord -- An interview with Marc Spess -- An interview with Ryan McCulloch -- An interview with Justin and Shel Rasch.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending 777.7 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00195736
General Lending MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library CD 777.7 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00229723
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Take an in-depth look at the art and techniques of stop-motion animation. The Advanced Art of Stop-Motion Animation helps experienced stop-motion artists enhance their craft by exploring the professional methods and advanced technology used by top film studios today. This book features expanded coverage of the basic principles of animation, including specific applications for character performance and visual effect compositing techniques. All the newest technology is touched on, including detailed information on camera rigs, effects, and shooting stop-motion in stereoscopic 3D. Discover new puppet building techniques, including the technology behind the rapid prototyping of computer models for stop-motion production. You'll even find a thorough history of early feature-length stop-motion films. The practical techniques and skills presented are enhanced by interviews with many of the most celebrated stop-motion artists as well as coverage of the work of several artists working in the online stop-motion community. Whether your focus is low-budget indie filmmaking or big studio productions, The Advanced Art of Stop-Motion Animation provides a comprehensive look at both the latest methods and the artists who are driving the revival of stop-motion animation.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-322) and index.

History of stop-motion feature films -- An interview with screen novelties -- Building puppets -- Digital cinematography -- An interview with Pete Kozachik, ASC -- An Interview with Trey Thomas -- Character animation -- An interview with Bronwen Kyffin -- Visual effects -- An interview with Larry Bafia and Webster Colcord -- An interview with Marc Spess -- An interview with Ryan McCulloch -- An interview with Justin and Shel Rasch.

CD-ROM available in the office.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • 1 History of Stop-Motion Feature Films
  • 2 An Interview with Screen Novelties
  • 3 Building Puppets
  • 4 Digital Cinematography
  • 5 An Interview with Pete Kozachik, ASC
  • 6 An Interview with Trey Thomas
  • 7 Character Animation
  • 8 An Interview with Bronwen Kyffin
  • 9 Visual Effects
  • 10 An Interview with Larry Bafia and Webster Colcord
  • 11 An Interview with Marc Spess
  • 12 An Interview with Ryan McColluch
  • 13 An Interview with Justin & Shel Rasch
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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