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Creating 3-D Animation: The Aardman Book of Filmmakingx$18.56
  (16 reviews)
Best Price: $35.00 $18.56
Creating 3-D Animation, originally published in 1998 and based on the work of Nick Park and Peter Lord of Aardman Animation, creators of the wildly popular Wallace and Gromit short films, has become required reading for animation courses around the world. In addition to being the most thorough treatment of 3-D puppet animation, also known as stop-action animation, the book was the first complete how-to guide that catered to both novices and experienced animators.
Since the book was published, Aardman released Chicken Run, its first feature film and an enormous box-office success. Also during that time, the studio began to rely more heavily on computer graphics. This revised edition brings Aardman's technology and achievements up to date. With 32 additional pages that include techniques developed during the making of Chicken Run and a further exploration into the use of computer graphics-a necessity now for animators-this edition remains the best book on the art of puppet animation and a must-have for all animators and animation junkies. AUTHOR BIO: Peter Lord, with partner David Sproxton, founded Aardman Animation in 1976. He has received several Academy Award nominations for his work on Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, and Creature Comforts. Brian Sibley is a writer and broadcaster who has written extensively about Aardman, including Abrams' Chicken Run: Hatching the Movie. Nick Park joined Aardman in 1986. His Oscar-nominated A Grand Day Out (1989) introduced the world to Wallace and Gromit.
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You've gotta get this!
By on 2000-07-16
This is a great book for anyone interested in 3D animation. There is alot about the history of animation with clay and puppets. Included is info on cameras, lighting, sets, and how to build characters in clay. Learn about movement of characters and see great pictures of Wallace and Gromit being built as well as other short films. Get "Chicken Run Hatching the Movie" book too. You'll love it.
Good, but no bible
By AO8E7UNI8T4J9 on 2005-10-24
An excellent book for fans of Aardman and those wanting a basic overview, but only fair for those looking for detailed information on how to create their own stop-motion films. Susanah Shaw's book comes closer to being the "bible" for puppet animators. But there are at least 6 crafts involved in stop motion, each deserving of a book in themselves, so no single volume can cover it all in detail. Worth buying, but don't expect it to be the all-in-one answer.
Essestial for Beginners
By on 1999-05-26
This book is just essential for those who have been dabbling in claymation and not quite sure how to take get it right. For example my younger daughter never knew that there were wire frames inside and howled with laughter when she realised. For younger children who have been using clay at primary/junior school and want to use this format to make a short animation film it was perfect. Any more information would have been too much. However I would recommend that an 'advanced' book is projected right away as one does begin to seek new challenges with this format. Still Excellent.
A great place for beginners, but lacks depth.
By on 1998-10-29
If you are a first-time animator, or are just starting out, this book is a good place to start. It provides a good overview of the animation process, with plenty of pictures and examples. It covers equipment, lighting, techniques, models, sets, and performance. It also covers the history of animation. In depth. In great depth. In fact, about one-third of the book is dedicated to the history of animation. That's all well and good, but I was really wanting (and expecting) quite a bit more in some of the other areas. For example, the section on models and modelmaking gives several examples of Aardman models, and briefly describes the processes involved in making them. Although there are many helpful hints in these pages, I would have liked an in-depth description for at least one of the models. I want to know what tools I need, what supplies I need, and step-by-step instructions for building a simple model with a wireframe skeleton. Unfortunately, the pages that described that were replaced by 50 pages of history. If you are interested in animation, and need a place to start, 'Creating 3d Animation' is great for beginners. On the other hand, if you are looking for answers to the many problems that face 3d animators, you may be disappointed.
An Excellent Resource
By A29K2LATLMQFBV on 1999-12-14
For anyone interested the process of stop-motion animation, whether a fan, or a would-be professional. Lots of great pictures, tips on lighting and cameras. The photos show how well detailed the models are, and the models themselves can provide inspiration to model makers of all kinds.
- This is a really good book
By on 1999-10-29
This was a great book for people interested in puppet animation. It goes through History, Making models and sets, what camera's are best to use and little hints if you are having lighting problems, keeping puppets standing up e.t.c. If you want to get an animating book this is the one to get.
- We need more...
By on 1999-07-02
... and better! This book has presented itself as the answer for the lack of books about stop-motion animation. It is sad that by doing that it has killed the oportunity for any others to appear about this subject. Also, I am an animation student, so for me this book should be like a bible, unfortunately, it is too superficial.
- The only thorough source for beginning clay animators
By on 1999-02-23
This book touched on everything, from the history of clay animation to what kind of camera you should use to armatures. If you want to learn about clay animation or make your own claymation film, this book is perfect.
- the real work!
By A19WRY3ILT2EJT on 2000-01-06
This is one of the finest books on clay animation and stop action filmmaking. Hits right to the heart of Aardman studios art!
- A More Accurate Historical Account of Stop Motion
By A3UNFNVYBP4QQ7 on 2001-05-12
no comment
- Cracking Good Book, Gromit!
By A23XW45XJXWAB9 on 2004-11-27
Aardman is one of the most admired animation studios around, known by animators and regular people alike as the creators of beloved clay animation characters like Wallace and Gromit, and the "Creature Comforts'" pent-up zoo cat ("I need space!"). This book will be devoured like candy by anyone wanting a closer look. The text provides a well-rounded animation primer, but it's the pictures that really make this book such a valuable reference. Clay characters are removed from their backgrounds and depicted clearly in frame-by-frame movement sequences that demystify even the complex animation sequences. It also offers practical advice on building characters and other handy tips for animation production. If you are doing clay animation of your own, you'll refer to this book again and again. In the UK this book is titled "Cracking Animation" for the cheese-loving Wallace's favorite complement.
- Short and concise
By A2K3HJ2WK489CH on 2006-11-06
Good review of the history of stop motion and a great introdutction into making stop motion movies, though not too deep. Some explanations are rather short and not everything is explained. Good price and quality.
- A must for animators and the curious.
By on 1999-01-04
An excelent overview of clay animation and techniques. For anyone who has tried claymation and feels alone in the attempt this is an excellent book.
- THE BEST BOOK! IM AN 3-D FILM ANIMATOR AND ITS GREAT!
By on 1999-02-27
absolutley a MUST have for animators of all ages...it has helped tremendously, i also recomend the encyclopedia of animation which is also a great influence on me as an animator!peace! mike
- Excellent beginner's animation book
By on 1999-10-01
This book provides an insight into animation, allowing an early start with advanced techniques. A must have if just to look how they did their great films.
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