- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc (15 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0786424176
- ISBN-13: 978-0786424177
- Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.2 x 0.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,206,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Stop-motion animation has long been perceived as a technical practice rather than a creative, demanding art. Though stop-motion requires considerable technical knowledge, it also involves aesthetics and artistry that go beyond the technician's realm. Just as important as puppet mechanics are lighting, filters, lenses, camera angle and placement, and dramatic pose and movement. This manual is a complete guide to the aesthetics of stop-motion animation. Information is organized in an intuitive, easy-to-use structure, following the order an animator uses in setting up and then executing a scene. The first half concentrates on the aesthetics of lighting and cameras, a primary concern in any shot, with details of camera placement, various lenses and myriad lighting techniques. The second half deals with the process of performance art, an oft-overlooked aspect of stop-motion animation. Included is commentary on body language, facial expression, gesture, movement and emotion - key concepts that are frequently better exemplified by puppetry than by live acting. The work also offers an introduction to narrative form and a glossary of related terms.
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Format:Paperback
I already own a couple of books on this topic and bought this as the synopsis and title suggested it had a lot on the camera and lighting techniques. Disappointingly there was only a very short basic section on this. The chapters on movement are good but I already had this in other books so ended up returning the item.
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Stop-Motion Filming and Performance
3 July 2007
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Like its two previous manuals, Stop-Motion Armature Machining and Stop-Motion Puppet Sculpting and Fabrication, the publisher chose to print Stop-Motion Filming and Performance on substandard paper stock, with low-quality images. This hurts the overall look of the manual, belies the content of the manual, and results in a product that is overpriced for what one gets visually.
The author had requested color photographs for the lighting portion of the manual, and was initially told by the publisher that up to 8 color images would be printed. Eventually, color photos were not used, which further impeded the manual's discussion on color lighting.
The most important aspects of filmmaking (be it live-action or animation) are the story and performances. As such, the author spent a great deal of time discussing story development and animation performance. The author would especially welcome comments from consumers of the manual on those aspects of the manual as well, and to provide more objective and fair criticism.
The author had requested color photographs for the lighting portion of the manual, and was initially told by the publisher that up to 8 color images would be printed. Eventually, color photos were not used, which further impeded the manual's discussion on color lighting.
The most important aspects of filmmaking (be it live-action or animation) are the story and performances. As such, the author spent a great deal of time discussing story development and animation performance. The author would especially welcome comments from consumers of the manual on those aspects of the manual as well, and to provide more objective and fair criticism.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK
6 April 2007
Format:Paperback
I am a film student at the University of Miami. I was trying a first time stop/motion experiment and bought this awful book. The section on lighting techniques are all introductory and in no way specific to stop/motion animation. The very few pictures in the book are in b/w and extremely muddy. It is way too general, a complete waste of time, and a rip off for 50 bucks.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
DO not buy this book
14 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a terrible book with useless information, poor quality print and terribly over priced. Save your money and do not buy this book. Its worth about 10 bucks maximum. I GOT RIPPED OFF!!!!!!!
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