A guide to the theory, aesthetics, and techniques of animation features detailed instructions, projects, and discussion on such topics as basic movement, soundtrack synchronization, projecting equipment, storyboarding, and cartoon materials.

A guide to the theory, aesthetics, and techniques of animation features detailed instructions, projects, and discussions on such topics as basic movement, and digital ink and paint.

Have you ever wondered what your LEGO creations would look like on the big screen? The LEGO Animation Book will show you how to bring your models to life with stop-motion animation—no experience required! Follow step-by-step instructions to make your first animation, and then explore the entire filmmaking process, from storyboards to post-production. Along the way, you’ll learn how to: –Create special effects like explosions and flying minifigures –Convey action and emotion with your minifigure actors –Design sets for animation—make three buildings look like an entire city! –Light, frame, and capture consistent photos –Add detail and scope to your films by building in different scales –Build camera dollies and rigs out of LEGO bricks –Choose cameras, software, and other essential animation tools Dive into the world of animation and discover a whole new way to play! For ages 10+

Watch the wheels on the bus go round and round and sing along.

Published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery, 15 June-11 Sept. 2011.

"A manual of methods, principles and formulas for classical, computer, games, stop motion and internet animators"--Cover.

Learn to create an animated flip book from start to finish! Flipping Out: The Art of Flip Book Animation guides you through the entire flip book animation process, from brainstorming and storyboarding, to drawing, adding color, and more. Aspiring animators will learn all the skills to create flip books of their own, including keyframes, in-betweens, animating characters, and binding their animations into a book. Using some simple materials and these step-by-step lessons as a guide, you can get started animating your own original flip books!