Doing DoGA? It’s the fast, easy way for anyone from pre-teen to adult to discover 3D animation. This book will step you through the process of designing a 3D animation character using predefined parts, ... more

This book takes an in-depth look at the methods and technology that professionals use to create realistic and believable characters using computer technology.

This book brilliantly guides readers, using colorful images and step-by-step instructions, through all aspects of creating a digital short film, from the development stage (story, character design, animatics), ... more

"Machinima" offers an in-depth look at where machinima has come from, how and where it is being employed, and its future. It is one of the first books catering to the demand for practical information ... more

This book is written to teach students and practitioners the theory behind the mathematical models and techniques required for physics-based animation. It does not teach the basic principles of animation, ... more

"No other book to date presents facial animation concepts, theory, and practical application with the authority that Stop Staring does." ?TIEM Design Crafting believable facial animation is ...

Through the magic of stop-motion animation, inanimate objects seem to spring to life. With true artistic passion and finesse, a stop-motion film evokes the nostalgia of childhood when imagination could ... more

Learn how to think before you animate. Thinking Animation is a one-of-a-kind book that emphasizes how artists can use traditional animation techniques and principles with the computer generated animation ... more