Cracking Animation

The Aardman Book of 3-D Animation

Peter Lord, Brian Sibley, Nick Park

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
01 September 2015

Cinematography, television camerawork; Film, TV & Radio; Animated movies & films

This is the expanded and definitive edition of Cracking Animation, the smash hit guide to the history and processes behind stop-motion animation. This book invites you to marvel at the multi-Oscar-winning artistry, inventiveness and distinctive warmth of Aardman Animations' masterpieces - including Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep, immerse yourself in the following never-before-seen material:

• 'The Aardman Showcase': a brand new chapter offering exclusive interviews with the producer and director of Aardman's latest blockbuster, Shaun the Sheep; the Movie

• 'Making a Film': a special segment giving you unprecedented behind-the-scenes insight into the making of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

• A revised chapter on CGI technology that explores and celebrates the very latest, up-to-the-minute developments in the field

Cracking Animation is an indispensable guide to the process of 3-D animation. It is packed with practical, fully illustrated and step-by-step descriptions of all the elements involved. This is quite simply the best publication on stop-motion animation - not only cracking good fun for fans of Aardman, but also a must-read for anyone with an interest in animated film.

By: Peter Lord, Brian Sibley
Foreword by: Nick Park
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 233mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 1.200kg
ISBN: 9780500291993
ISBN 10: 0500291993
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 September 2015
Audience: General/trade , Adult education , ELT Advanced , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely

Foreword • Introduction • The Medium • 1. Basic Needs • 2. Simple Techniques • 3. Models and Modelmaking • 4. Set Design and Making • 5. Animation and Performance • 6. CGI-computer generated imagery • 7. Making a Film • A Career in Animation • Filmography and Bibliography

Reviews for Cracking Animation: The Aardman Book of 3-D Animation

'I wish this book had been written in the Seventies when I started experimenting with animation' - Nick Park, CBE 'Revealing ... the fact that the book serves as a great compendium of images from our favourite shorts and movies is just icing on the cake' - Animation Magazine 'Something of an addictive read' - Screentrade Magazine