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Lightning $27.19 “Simple text and full-color photographs describe lightning and how it forms”– |
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Animation $37.29 Animation:Master is an affordable and powerful 3D program easy enough to be used by students, new 3D artists, and hobbyists to learn the ins-and-outs of 3D, and powerful enough to be used by professional animators. Learning how to use the program is made |
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The Forms $11.18 Nearly four years after their debut album, Icarus, the Forms return with the far superior self-titled follow-up. Again working with Steve Albini, the Brooklyn-based quartet moves far beyond the chilly, slightly pretentious post-rock of 2003′s Icarus. The Forms is much more song-based and melodic than its sketchier predecessor, with a new emphasis on structure and tunes. The album is still a moody and impressionistic affair that favors sensuality over literal meaning — lead singer Alex Tween’s vocals are buried so deep in the mix he often might as well not be singing in English — but songs like “Transmission,” “Getting It Back,” and “Knowledge in Hand” are far easier to grasp than anything on the Forms’ debut. Even the less direct material, like “Focus” and “Oberlin,” two brief songs that are more like evocative soundscapes than fully fleshed-out pop songs, feels more precisely put together. Experimental without losing its accessibility, The Forms is an excellent example of how to make a smart, compelling indie rock album without getting lost in the weeds of artsy meaninglessness. ~ Stewart Mason, Rovi |
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Storytelling through Animation, 1st Edition $49.95 As an animator, it’s difficult to watch movies or animated films without thinking about the directing quality or technical aspects of the production. But when that movie pulls you in and draws you to the characters and their plights, you really experience the story. Storytelling Through Animation provides an in-depth guide to the process of conceiving, planning, and producing an animated or live action media production. It covers specific information for many forms of visuals, including traditional cel, stop motion, Flash, or 3D CG with a focus on the most critical aspect of any production- the story. The book is written for filmmakers, animators, producers, editors, directors, game creators, and anyone who has the task of telling a story visually. It teaches the principles, real-world techniques, tricks, tips, and creative and visual fundamentals key to great animated storytelling. Using detailed explanations of principles and techniques and a variety of film examples, it guides animators through every step of the production process, and teaches them how to infuse their story and develop emotional connections in every part of the production. It provides systems and checks and balances that can make projects smoother and storytelling better at any level or budget. In addition, it explores all of the concepts and techniques needed for animation, including visual theory, motion, animation techniques, and their live action counterparts, character animation, composition, production, lighting, rendering, editing, and compositing. Finally, the book helps to create critical and realistic critiquing skills for evaluating and creating emotional connections with the audience. After reading this book, animators will have the knowledge and skills needed to tell their own visual stories. |
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The Animation Book $19.37 A guide for both beginners and advanced animators, with information on where to find equipment and supplies, how to use popular animation techniques and software, and much more. |
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Draw Animation Draw Animation $13.9 Teach yourself how to draw and make fun animated short films with this all-encompassing guide.The book is written and illustrated by Paul Hardman, a professional cartoonist whose work has appeared in many films, magazines, and newspapers.Format: paperback, 96 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in.Publisher: New Holland, 2007 |
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French Animation History $82.09 French Animation History is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of animation, illuminating the exceptional place France holds within that history.The first book dedicated exclusively to this historyExplores how French animators have for |
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Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games $26.09 Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games explains the practical aspects of creating scripts for animation, comics, graphic novels, and computer games. It details how you can create scripts that are in the right industry format, and follow the expected ru |
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Graphics and Animation on Ios $14.92 Jazz up your iPhone and iPad apps with some slick graphics and animation-and keep users from looking elsewhere. This short and concise book shows developers with even little Cocoa programming experience how to create impressive graphics and animation effe |
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Suspended Animation $17.84 A platinum smash in Canada but best known elsewhere merely as the second album by a band remembered primarily for the novelty hit single “Nice Legs, Shame About the Face,” Suspended Animation finds former Strawbs Richard Hudson and John Ford pursuing their fascination for jokey cockney singalongs, shot through with enough new wave influence to catch the hip late-’70s ear. It’s all very good fun — imagine 10cc if Chas & Dave had replaced Godley & Creme, then forced their bandmates to stop taking everything so damned seriously. And then wonder how many aspiring young musicians sat and listened to this, and saw their own careers stretching out before them. The intro to the title track alone sums up the first few Mission albums! To be honest, it has dated badly, as smart-ass musical humor is prone to do. But half a dozen bonus tracks keep the jollity percolating a lot longer than the out of print vinyl used to, and mixed up with your Vapors, Jags, Yellow Dog, and Revillos records, the Monks are no more and no less exhilarating than any of the many other bands plowing these same fields at the end of the decade. And a lot wittier as well. ~ Dave Thompson, Rovi Performers: Brian Willoughby – Vocals (Background), Synthesizer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric); Chris Parren – Keyboards, Synthesizer; John Ford – Vocals (Background), Synthesizer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric); Richard Hudson – Vocals (Background), Bass, Percussion; Terry Cassidy – Vocals (Background), Synthesizer, Clarinet, Vocals |
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3D Animation for Teens $30.99 Today’s teens are completely captivated by the concept of 3D animation. It has become a hot topic for teens now that the digital age is completely saturated with computer graphic imagery. “3D Animation for Teens” covers the key terminology essential for working in 3D, then explores the various stages in the development of a project: modeling, shading, animation, character rigging, lighting, effects, rendering, and compositing. By the end of the book, readers will know how each computer graphics technique is used in movies and in video games. |
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Quick Guide to Advanced Flash Animation Techniques $14.92 The Quick Guide to Advanced Flash Animation Techniques focuses on advanced animation techniques for users who already have some knowledge of Flash animation. It covers the advanced animation features of the timeline, how they can be used for creating diff |