{"product_id":"acting-and-character-animation-9781498778633","title":"Acting and Character Animation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnimation has a lot to do with acting. That is, \u003ci\u003echaracter \u003c\/i\u003eanimation, not the standardized, mechanical process of animation. Acting and animation are highly creative processes. This book is divided into two parts: From film history we learn about the importance of actors and the variety of acting that goes into animation; then, we will turn to the actor''s point of view to describe the various techniques involved. Through exhaustive research and interviews with people ranging from the late Ray Harryhausen, Jim Danforth, Joe Letteri, and Bruno Bozzetto, this book will be the primary source for animators and animation actors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eInterviews with industry legends are found throughout this exhaustive work on animation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrom film history we learn about the importance of actors and the variety of acting that goes into animation, then turn to the actor''s point of view to describe the various techniques involved\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword. Introduction: No End to Childhood. \u003cb\u003eThe Story of Actors and Acting in Animation\u003c\/b\u003e. Chalk-Talking on Vaudeveille Stage. An Actor's Vision of Optical Poetry. Shadow Plays and Shilhoette Films: \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Prince Achmed \u003c\/i\u003e. Rotoscoping: Dave Fleischer as Ko-Ko the Clown. The Peak of Character Animation: Walt Disney. Animated Characters: Intercultural Idiosyncrasies. Voice Actors. Animators Become Actors and Actresses. Acting \u003ci\u003eWith \u003c\/i\u003eAnimated Characters. Dancing With Animation. Comedians. Pixilation: Animating Actors. Acting Against the Odds of Visual Effects and Animation. Synthespians: The Art of \u003ci\u003ePerformance Capture \u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eAvatar \u003c\/i\u003eand Beyond. A Nod to Computer Games. \u003cb\u003ePerformance and Creativity Training for Animators -- A Practical Guide. \u003c\/b\u003eWriting Animation: Role Profiles and Case Studies. Acting in Storyboard Sessions. Character Design and Posing. Emotional Expression and Movement. Scene Study and Action Analysis. Facial Expression. Performance Capture Techniques. Feeling Characters: Visualization Techniques. \u003ci\u003eSelected Filmography. Bibliography. Index.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409296826711,"sku":"9781498778633","price":63.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781498778633.jpg?v=1730506325","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/acting-and-character-animation-9781498778633","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}