Elemental Magic, Volume I
The Art of Special Effects Animation
$120.00
- Paperback
328 pages
- Release Date
18 February 2009
Summary
Create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. Animation guru Joseph Gilland breaks down the world of special effects animation with clear step-by-step diagrams and explanations on how to create the amazing and compelling images you see on the big screen. ‘Elemental Magic’ is jam-packed with rich, original illustrations from the author himself which help explain and illuminate the technique, philosophy, and approach behind classical hand drawn animated effects and how to apply these skills to your digital projects.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780240811635 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0240811631 |
| Author: | Joseph Gilland |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Focal Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Release Date: | 18 February 2009 |
| Weight: | 1.06kg |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 277mm x 221mm |
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Critics Review
Now, finally classical effects animation gets its day in the sun with Joseph Gilland’s fascinating new book. It’s a revelation of the amazing blend of the art and craft behind the magic of this wonderful art form. -Don Hahn, Academy Award-nominated producer of Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King
Veteran Disney animator Joe Gilland’s informative book delivers, for the first time, the real nitty-gritty on the art of hand-drawn special effects. The mysteries of hos to believably animate abstract forms representing rain, fire, smoke, etc. are revealed in articulate prose, revelatory graphs, and elegantly beautiful sequential imagery. A must-have guide for animation pros, teachers, and students! -John Canemaker, Academy Award-winning animator, internationally-renowned animation historian, and teacher
Joseph Gilland
With a 32+ year career in animation, he has collaborated with studios such as Walt Disney Feature Animation, Don Bluth Animation, Productions Pascal Blais, and the National Film Board of Canada. At Walt Disney Feature Animation, he held the role of Supervisor of Visual Effects for Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. He also served as Head of Special Effects Units for Kingdom of the Sun and Tarzan, and as a Special Effects Animator on Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, James and the Giant Peach, Hercules, and Mulan. He was the Designer and Supervisor for all 2D and 3D visual effects on the television series Silverwing and Chaotic at Bardel Animation in Vancouver.
His experience extends to designing and directing television commercials for clients including General Motors, CocaCola, Honda, MacDonald’s, Gillette, Players Tobacco, Larrouse Dictionaries, and Radio Quebec. For nearly three years, he led animation and Digital Character animation at the Vancouver Film School.
He lectures at animation schools in Canada, Europe, and Asia, and conducts workshops at animation festivals and schools globally. He is also a professional musician and performer. He has been writing professionally for over three years and has had articles published in Animation Magazine, as well as in Cartoons The International Journal of Animation.
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