Cracking animation
Lord, Peter, 1953-2004
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The Aardman Studio in Bristol is one of the biggest successes in the new wave of British animation. This book, featuring Wallace and Gromit, sets Aardman's achievements and the history of the studio within the context of the tradition of 3-D animation. The adventures of Wallace, a Lancashire inventor with a fondness for cheese, and Gromit, his long-suffering canine companion, have enjoyed incredible success. 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. The main component of the book is a guide by Peter Lord, co-founder of Aardman, to the 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. There is no other book that provides the same information in such detail, making 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.
Main title:
Cracking animation / Peter Lord & Brian Sibley ; foreword by Nick Park.
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Edition:
Rev. and updated ed.
Imprint:
London : Thames & Hudson, 2004.
Collation:
224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 1999.Includes index.Includes bibliographical references (p. 221).Filmography: (p. 220).
ISBN:
9780500511909 (hbk)
Dewey class:
778.5347778.53
LC class:
TR897.5
Local class:
778.534778.5
Language:
English
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BRN:
155912
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