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Composition for the 21st century: Image-Making for Animation focuses on composition and its technical and artistic application in animation, illustration, games, and films. It covers all aspects of design and discusses in detail their artistic applicability and impact on image and narrative. Emphasis is placed on the ability of each aspect to support and affect the narrative. Additional case studies explain the successful use of these concepts in films and animation. This book is geared toward students; however, it is also reader-friendly for professionals. Composition for the 21st century: Image-Making for Animation's goal is to comprehend composition as an artistic tool and as a significant part of the professional image-making process.

Key Features:

  • Teaches the complexity of composition in image-making.

  • Closes the gap between praxis and theory in animation.

  • Explains how to produce images that

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1: The Power of Images, Chapter 2: The Purpose of Images, Chapter 3: The Frame, Chapter 4: Aspect Ratio, Chapter 5: Composition, Chapter 6: Character Staging and Film Language, Chapter 7: Vectors, Chapter 8: Directions, Chapter 9: Shape and Form, Chapter 10: Mood, Chapter 11: Size, Chapter 12: Depth, Chapter 13: Light and Shadow, Chapter 14: Color, Chapter 15: Color Contrast, Chapter 16: Perspective, Chapter 17: Texture, Chapter 18: Movement, Chapter 19: Music and Sound, Chapter 20: Variation

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 29/06/2022
      ISBN13: 9781138740891, 978-1138740891
      ISBN10: 1138740896
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      Computing Digital animation

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Composition for the 21st century: Image-Making for Animation focuses on composition and its technical and artistic application in animation, illustration, games, and films. It covers all aspects of design and discusses in detail their artistic applicability and impact on image and narrative. Emphasis is placed on the ability of each aspect to support and affect the narrative. Additional case studies explain the successful use of these concepts in films and animation. This book is geared toward students; however, it is also reader-friendly for professionals. Composition for the 21st century: Image-Making for Animation's goal is to comprehend composition as an artistic tool and as a significant part of the professional image-making process.

      Key Features:

      • Teaches the complexity of composition in image-making.

      • Closes the gap between praxis and theory in animation.

      • Explains how to produce images that

        Table of Contents

        Chapter 1: The Power of Images, Chapter 2: The Purpose of Images, Chapter 3: The Frame, Chapter 4: Aspect Ratio, Chapter 5: Composition, Chapter 6: Character Staging and Film Language, Chapter 7: Vectors, Chapter 8: Directions, Chapter 9: Shape and Form, Chapter 10: Mood, Chapter 11: Size, Chapter 12: Depth, Chapter 13: Light and Shadow, Chapter 14: Color, Chapter 15: Color Contrast, Chapter 16: Perspective, Chapter 17: Texture, Chapter 18: Movement, Chapter 19: Music and Sound, Chapter 20: Variation

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