Stop Motion: Passion, Process and Performance
1st Edition
Published on 2. October 2012
372 pages
978-1-136-14062-4 (ISBN)
Description
Be inspired by award-winning animator Barry Purves' honest insight into the creative process of making stop motion animations, using his own classic films to illustrate every step along the way. With Barry's enthusiasm for puppets in all their many guises and in-depth interviews from some of the world's other leading practitioners, there is advice, inspiration and entertainment galore in Stop Motion: Passion, Process and Performance.
And there's more! Many of the artists and craftsmen interviewed have contributed their own specially drawn illustrations - showing their inspirations, heroes and passion for their craft. These beautiful images help make the book a truly personal journey into the heart of the animation industry with broad appeal for anyone with a love of animation.
And there's more! Many of the artists and craftsmen interviewed have contributed their own specially drawn illustrations - showing their inspirations, heroes and passion for their craft. These beautiful images help make the book a truly personal journey into the heart of the animation industry with broad appeal for anyone with a love of animation.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a must-have book for anyone interested in the art of animation and I urge you to buy it and see for yourself what a feast for the eyes and the intellect it is!" .. World Animation Journal "This is a must-have book for anyone interested in the art of animation and I urge you to buy it and see for yourself what a feast for the eyes and the intellect it is!" .. World Animation Journal"Passionate, equisite and valuable in both form and content, Purve's piece de resistance is truly a volume to treasure" .. www.animationmagazine.net
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
26,52 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-14062-4 (9781136140624)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Barry Purves
Stop Motion: Passion, Process and Performance
Book
12/2007
1st Edition
Focal Press
€183.50
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
BARRY J C PURVES
Content
PASSION; Chapter 1 Smoke and Mirrors; Chapter 2 Evolving into Stop Motion; Chapter 3 Puppets; Chapter 4 Recurring Images; Chapter 5 Getting Personal; PROCESS; Chapter 6 Ideas and Storytelling; Chapter 7 Shaping Ideas; Chapter 8 Different Techniques; Chapter 9 Preparation; PERFORMANCE; Chapter 10 Getting Moving; Chapter 11 On the Set; Chapter 12 Using the Body; Chapter 13 Production; Chapter 14 Directing; Chapter 15 Widening the Scope; Chapter 16 Finale Index;
