Animation

20 years ago, animated features were widely perceived as cartoons for children. Today they encompass an astonishing range of films, styles and techniques. There is the powerful adult drama of Waltz with Bashir; the Gallic sophistication of Belleville...

Since its small screen debut in 1982, Macross has remained one of most influential mecha anime of all time. Longtime franchise illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin captures the high-flying action of the series' iconic "variable fighters" like no other artist...

Go behind the scenes of DreamWorks Animation's smart,hilarious comedy The Boss Baby. This beautifully illustratedbook includes a wide range of colorful development art,storyboards and character sketches, as well as in-depthinterviews with director Tom...

This book brings fantasy storytelling to a whole new level by providing an in-depth insight into the tools used for virtual reality, augmented reality, 360 cinema and motion capture in order to repurpose them to create a virtual studio for filmmaking...

FLEXIBILITY AND WEIGHTFrom Richard Williams' The Animator's Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form.The Animator's Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators. However, sometimes you don't want to carry the hefty expanded edition around with...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733014441Author Gordon M DobbsFormat PaperbackPage Count 254Imprint Gordon M. DobbsPublisher Gordon M. DobbsWeight(grams) 594gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473338886Author Craig LauridsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 286Imprint AcumenPublisher Acumen

When the final episode of BoJack Horseman aired on Netflix in 2020, it was to massive critical and popular acclaim. Across six seasons, viewers followed the exploits of a washed-up sitcom actor and his wacky collection of friends, set against the fading...

For years, major film studios have licensed products related to their most popular films; video game spin-offs have become an important part of these licensing practices. Where blockbuster films are concerned, the video game release has become the rule...

The thought-provoking, aesthetically pleasing animated films of Hayao Miyazaki attract audiences well beyond the director's native Japan. "Princess Mononoke" and "Spirited Away" were critically acclaimed upon U.S. release, and the earlier "My Neighbor...

A phenomenological investigation into new media artwork and its relationship to history What does it mean to live in an era of emerging digital technologies? Are computers really as antihistorical as they often seem? Drawing on phenomenology's...

RUNS, JUMPS AND SKIPSFrom Richard Williams' The Animator's Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form.The Animator's Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators. However, sometimes you don't want to carry the hefty expanded edition around with you...

Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. There, she ends up on an unexpected quest, and discovers a whimsical land of fantastical...

While some rigging books focus too much on the theory of rigging and provide little instruction, others do the exact opposite and offer no reasoning behind the button-pushing. An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging, 2nd Edition, however,...

The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME allows kids, teenagers, and adults to relive the exciting duels that take place in the animated Yu-Gi-Oh! series. Yu-Gi-Oh! THE ART OF THE CARDS collects the classic artwork of every real life playable card featured in...

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Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

This visually stunning deluxe edition of DREAMWORKS ANIMATION's The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot celebrates a tale of resilience, kindness, and shared humanity Delighting both animation aficionados and fans of Peter Brown's bestselling book series...

Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. But it wasn't always that way... discover the story behind Jack's title in this manga miniseries.Years ago, Jack and Oogie Boogie were close friends. Both eager to prove themselves, they...

An all-encompassing look at the making of DreamWorks Animation's movie The Wild Robot, based on the New York Times bestselling series from Peter Brown DREAMWORKS ANIMATION brings to life Peter Brown's bestselling book about a robot stranded on an...

DreamWorks Animation brings legendary Dragon Warrior Po back to the big screen for his next epic adventure as he fulfills his destiny and finds a successor to inherit his title. The Art of Kung Fu Panda 4 takes readers behind the scenes of the studio's...

Triple-Oscar-winning, world-renowned animator - and author of the seminal book The Animator's Survival Kit - Richard Williams' legendary career in the world of animation is brought to the page here for the first time.Written with his wife and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781538160374Author Darl LarsenFormat HardbackPage Count 296Imprint Rowman & Littlefield PublishersPublisher Rowman & Littlefield

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781419762130Author Chris McDonnellFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Abrams BooksPublisher Abrams Books

What is your role? Learn how to establish expectations and needs specific to the project and team. How do you establish a vision? Learn how to better define and communicate creative topics such as a cohesive character performance and animation style...

With 28 vintage posters featuring artwork from popular Disney films, interior design enthusiasts and Disney collectors will love decorating their walls with these nostalgic, large-sized posters.Tapping into the current trend of displaying nostalgic...

Unlocking the technosocial implications of global geek cultures Why has anime, a "low-tech" medium from last century, suddenly become the cultural "new cool" in the information age? Through the lens of anime and its transnational fandom, Jinying Li...

The Homer Simpson-esque stereotype has been a persistent trope in cartoons since programming aimed directly at children and adolescents began. Young viewers are exposed to the incapable and incompetent "hapless father" archetype on a regular basis,...

From its crudely drawn vignettes on The Tracey Ullman Show to its nearly 700 episodes, The Simpsons has evolved from an alternative programming experiment to a worldwide cultural phenomenon. At 30 seasons and counting, The Simpsons boasts the distinction...

This is the first book documenting the history of the Singapore musical. It aims not only to portray what the Singapore theatre scene was like in the past, but also how the stories and language used can capture its culture, art and social life. The...

This is the first book documenting the history of the Singapore musical. It aims not only to portray what the Singapore theatre scene was like in the past, but also how the stories and language used can capture its culture, art and social life. The...

Features archival research, personal interviews, and published memoirs.Presents Khitruk's work and personality as an emblem of Russian animation during the Soviet eraCovers the animator's creative and skilled achievements through decades of traditional...

Drawn to Life is a two-volume collection of the legendary lectures of long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield. For over 20 years, Walt mentored a new generation of animators at the Walt Disney Studios and influenced such talented artists such as Tim...

Drawn to Life is a two-volume collection of the legendary lectures of long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield. For over 20 years, Walt mentored a new generation of animators at the Walt Disney Studios and influenced such talented artists such as Tim...