Book description
Create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. Animation guru Joseph Gilland breaks down the world of special effects animation with clear step-by-step diagrams and explanations on how to create the amazing and compelling images you see on the big screen. 'Elemental Magic' is jam-packed with rich, original illustrations from the author himself which help explain and illuminate the technique, philosophy, and approach behind classical hand drawn animated effects and how to apply these skills to your digital projects.Table of contents
- Cover
- Elemental Magic
- Full Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 — A Brief History of Classical Animated Special Effects
- Chapter 2 — The Art of Drawing and Animating Special Effects
- Chapter 3 — The Specific Effects Categories
- Chapter 4 — Liquids
- Chapter 5 — Fire, Smoke, and Explosions
- Chapter 6 — Magic
- Chapter 7 — Props and Everything
- Chapter 8 — The Last Element
- Image Credits
- Index
Product information
- Title: Elemental Magic
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2012
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781136137259
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