Cartoon character animation with Maya : mastering the art of exaggerated animation / Keith Osborn.
by Osborn, Keith [author.].
Publisher: London, UK ; Fairchild Books, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, ©2015.Description: 176 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.ISBN: 9781472533678; 1472533674.Subject(s): Maya (Computer file) | Computer animation | Cartoon charactersDDC classification: SR-CS 006.696 Summary: If you want to achieve classic cartoon-style animation in computer animation, then look no further. Films such as Hotel Transylvania, Wreck It Ralph and Madagascar have pushed the art of modern animation into a more broad and 'cartoony' style. Recent developments in computer animation tools and character rigging have made it easier to apply these techniques to computer animation, not just for the professional animator, but also for students. Cartoon Character Animation with Maya will help you to incorporate these techniques into your own films. Each chapter is illustrated with examples from modern and classic cartoons. The companion website includes a specially made short animated movie, incorporating each and every technique mentioned in the book - as well as the assets and tools used to create the animation and walk-through videos demonstrating some of the more complex techniques. Everything you need to get up and running and creating your own cartoon style animations!| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
If you want to achieve classic cartoon-style animation in computer animation, then look no further. Films such as Hotel Transylvania, Wreck It Ralph and Madagascar have pushed the art of modern animation into a more broad and 'cartoony' style. Recent developments in computer animation tools and character rigging have made it easier to apply these techniques to computer animation, not just for the professional animator, but also for students. Cartoon Character Animation with Maya will help you to incorporate these techniques into your own films. Each chapter is illustrated with examples from modern and classic cartoons. The companion website includes a specially made short animated movie, incorporating each and every technique mentioned in the book - as well as the assets and tools used to create the animation and walk-through videos demonstrating some of the more complex techniques. Everything you need to get up and running and creating your own cartoon style animations!