Character Animation: Applying 2D Concepts in 3D Space w/DVD

by Autodesk Maya Press

3D computer animation is the art of creating moving characters, organic images, landscapes, and other worlds commonly seen in movies, advertising, video games, and TV programming Structured around a feature-length animated film that brings the fundamental concepts of working in 3D space to life while showing readers how to apply traditional 2D animation principles to their 3D creations Teaches novices and 2D artists the 12 principles of animation in the 3D world- including squash and stretch, exaggeration, and timing- to bring characters to life The DVD includes demo software, character rigs, and scene films as well as clips from a high-profile Hollywood feature animation

360 pages, Paperback

Published February 20, 2007