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'A wonderful introduction to a rather complicated and unique art form.'
Ray Harryhausen director of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, and Jason and the Argonauts
'Don't attempt stop motion before you read this book! Susannah has covered everything in this no-nonsense approach to the industry.'
Richard Goleszowski director of Creature Comforts and Rex the Runt
'contains a huge amount of valuable information for the budding stop-frame film maker. A great addition to the film craft library.'
David Sproxton, co-founder and Managing Director of Aardman Animations
..".a mine of information. This book gives an unrivalled detailed technical overview of the subject."
The Times Higher Education Supplement
..". clear and concise text...This is the perfect book for anyone contemplating getting into model animation."
Dope Sheet
'Practical, informative and full of quotes from key characters in the story of the stop-frame industry. I wish I'd had this book wheni
Ray Harryhausen director of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, and Jason and the Argonauts
'Don't attempt stop motion before you read this book! Susannah has covered everything in this no-nonsense approach to the industry.'
Richard Goleszowski director of Creature Comforts and Rex the Runt
'contains a huge amount of valuable information for the budding stop-frame film maker. A great addition to the film craft library.'
David Sproxton, co-founder and Managing Director of Aardman Animations
..".a mine of information. This book gives an unrivalled detailed technical overview of the subject."
The Times Higher Education Supplement
..". clear and concise text...This is the perfect book for anyone contemplating getting into model animation."
Dope Sheet
'Practical, informative and full of quotes from key characters in the story of the stop-frame industry. I wish I'd had this book wheni
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To make great animation, you need to know how to control a whole world: how to make a character, how to make that character live and be happy or sad. You need to create four walls around them, a landscape, the sun and moon - a whole life for them. You have to get inside that puppet and first make it live, then make it perform. Susannah Shaw provides the first truly practical introduction to the craft skills of model animation. This is a vital book in the development of model animation which, following the success of Aardman's first full-length film, Chicken Run, is now at the forefront of modern animation. Illustrated in full colour throughout, you are shown step by step how to create successful model animation.Starting with some basic exercises, you will learn about developing a story, making models, creating set and props, the mechanics of movement, filming, post production and how to set about finding that elusive first job in a modern studio. Susannah Shaw is Programme Development Manager for the Animated Exeter festival. She was head of the Bristol Animation Course from 1996 to 2000 at the University of the West of England and former camera assistant at Aardman (working on 'A Close Shave' among other films). This is the best-selling full-color practical introduction to the craft skills of model animation. Benefit from the advice of top international animators such as Nick Park and Tim Hittle. Discover everything you need to know to be a model animator in a modern studio!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't trouble reviewing books but I love this one - so thought it was worth doing. It takes the process of stop-motion animation and lays out ways to approach it in clear language with good photographs to accompany the written text. Demystifying and inspiring. If you're trying stop motion, this book will help.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
great product goes over each aspect of making a proffesional stop motion animation, including character and set design, what types of camera to use, how to write a good script, storyboarding and so much more.
would reccomend to anyone who likes making any kind of stopmotion animation
would reccomend to anyone who likes making any kind of stopmotion animation
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book to give myself a bit of a refresher course after not doing stop motion for a few years. I found it very helpful and interesting. It's great for beginners but also for more experienced animators. Highly recommended.
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Stop Motion made easy
Being a film student I've always wanted to know more about stop motion. This book is great. It starts from the very beginning so there is no way you can get lost in the process. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kenly Mendoza Montoya
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Bought for my son who is doing a degree dissertation. This book has been a valuable asset forming the basis of his research into the field of stop motion animation. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by Mrs. L. Wisson
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