Animation: 2D & Beyond

by Jayne Pilling

Animation today is used throughout moving image media, from feature films to television idents, the internet & video games. The increase in new technologies, the growing diversity of techniques, & the increased audience interest have combined to change the face of this profession & its applications. This book is the first title in the Animation series which aims to highlight the rich & diverse qualities of current creativity through profiling world-class animators & their work processes. The book introduces the wide range of styles & techniques that now make up this type of animation. Fourteen key animators from around the world discuss their commercial & personal work, their working set-ups, & their thoughts for the future. Color illustrations.

Genres: Design

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Don Low · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have come to see the thought process that has went through in the heads of many animation directors, producers and creators.Looking at techniques is not enough. We have to ask ourselves why do we do what we do, and not blindly do what others are or have been doing. The artists and animators featured in this books are astounding. They are not only creative but innovators of storytelling, art directing, animation, and techniques. A common thing about them is, they work their techniques for their animation, not animation for the techniques. A must read!!

[Adam Norwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty good rundown of the working processes of a handful of independent animators, mostly working in the realm of personal animation (as opposed to studio work). The book represents a nice swath of styles and techniques, mostly traditional but also some digital work. Enjoyable format, will have to look for the other titles in the series (and track down some of the more obscure shorts that are detailed).