Cartoon Character Animation with Maya
Mastering the Art of Exaggerated Animation
1st Edition
Published on 13. August 2015
224 pages
978-1-4725-3382-1 (ISBN)
Description
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at cartoony computer animation? Then look no further... Cartoon Character Animation with Maya will help you create just that, guiding you through every step of the process including how to incorporate multiple limbs, smears, motion lines and staggers seamlessly into your animation.
From planning to posing to polish, you'll learn how to make the most of breakdowns, take the terror out of tangent types and overcome the oft-feared graph editor.
Each chapter includes insight and advice from world-leading character animators, and the companion website, www.bloomsbury.com/Osborn-Cartoon-Animation, includes a short animation featuring the star of the book, Mr. Buttons. There's also a specially created rig of Mr. Buttons for you to animate with, as well as walk-through videos demonstrating key techniques. Everything you need to help you animate your own cartoony creations!
Includes interviews with: Ken Duncan, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, 9; Jason Figliozzi, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6; T. Dan Hofstedt, Pocahontas, Mulan, Planes; Ricardo Jost, The Nut Job, The Snow Queen 2; Pepe Sánchez, Pocoyo, Jelly Jamm; Matt Williames, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, The Princess and the Frog
From planning to posing to polish, you'll learn how to make the most of breakdowns, take the terror out of tangent types and overcome the oft-feared graph editor.
Each chapter includes insight and advice from world-leading character animators, and the companion website, www.bloomsbury.com/Osborn-Cartoon-Animation, includes a short animation featuring the star of the book, Mr. Buttons. There's also a specially created rig of Mr. Buttons for you to animate with, as well as walk-through videos demonstrating key techniques. Everything you need to help you animate your own cartoony creations!
Includes interviews with: Ken Duncan, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, 9; Jason Figliozzi, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6; T. Dan Hofstedt, Pocahontas, Mulan, Planes; Ricardo Jost, The Nut Job, The Snow Queen 2; Pepe Sánchez, Pocoyo, Jelly Jamm; Matt Williames, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, The Princess and the Frog
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1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
200 illus
File size
11,87 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4725-3382-1 (9781472533821)
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Keith Osborn, is a US-based freelance animator and animation instructor. He has over ten years' experience in various disciplines of animated film-making, specializing in character animation, including his work on the 2012 Oscar-winning short, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.
Content
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: THINKING IN 2D
Design Informs Motion
Animating in 2D in 3D
Interview: Ken Duncan
Over to You!
CHAPTER TWO: ANIMATION PLANNING
Thumbnails
Video Reference
Animation Acting
Interview: Ricardo Jost
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER THREE: THE POSE TEST
Scene Prep
Designing the Pose
A Principled Animation
Interview: Matt Williames
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER FOUR: BREAKDOWNS
Liking What You Get vs. Getting What You Like
Building a Better Breakdown
Interview: Pepe Sánchez
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER FIVE: REFINE
Achieving Polish
The Terrifying Transition
Final Polish
Interview: T. Dan Hofstedt
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER SIX: CARTOONY TECHNIQUES
The Problem of Motion Blur
Multiple Limbs
Motion Lines and Dry-Brush
Smears
Staggers
Interview: Jason Figliozzi
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
Conclusion
Further Reading
Further Viewing
Index
Picture Credits
CHAPTER ONE: THINKING IN 2D
Design Informs Motion
Animating in 2D in 3D
Interview: Ken Duncan
Over to You!
CHAPTER TWO: ANIMATION PLANNING
Thumbnails
Video Reference
Animation Acting
Interview: Ricardo Jost
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER THREE: THE POSE TEST
Scene Prep
Designing the Pose
A Principled Animation
Interview: Matt Williames
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER FOUR: BREAKDOWNS
Liking What You Get vs. Getting What You Like
Building a Better Breakdown
Interview: Pepe Sánchez
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER FIVE: REFINE
Achieving Polish
The Terrifying Transition
Final Polish
Interview: T. Dan Hofstedt
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER SIX: CARTOONY TECHNIQUES
The Problem of Motion Blur
Multiple Limbs
Motion Lines and Dry-Brush
Smears
Staggers
Interview: Jason Figliozzi
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
Conclusion
Further Reading
Further Viewing
Index
Picture Credits
