Cracking Animation

The Aardman Book of 3-D Animation

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The bestselling guide to the history and processes behind stop-motion animation

This is the expanded and definitive edition of iCracking Animationi the smash hit guide to the history and processes behind stopmotion animation This book invites you to marvel at the multiOscarwinning artistry inventiveness and distinctive warmth of Aardman Animations masterpieces including iWallace Gromit Chicken Runi and iShaun the Sheepi immerse yourself in the following neverbeforeseen materialbrbr The Aardman Showcase a brand new chapter offering exclusive interviews with the producer and director of Aardmans latest blockbuster iShaun the Sheep the Movieibrbr Making a Film a special segment giving you unprecedented behindthescenes insight into the making of iThe Pirates In an Adventure with Scientistsibrbr A revised chapter on CGI technology that explores and celebrates the very latest uptotheminute developments in the fieldbrbriCracking Animationi is an indispensable guide to the process of 3D animation It is packed with practical fully illustrated and stepbystep descriptions of all the elements involved This is quite simply the best publication on stopmotion animation not only cracking good fun for fans of Aardman but also a mustread for anyone with an interest in animated film
Edition type: Revised and expanded edition
Extent: 272 pp
Format: Flexibound
Publication date: 2015-10-19
Size: 24.8 x 23.3 cm
ISBN: 9780500291993
Foreword • Introduction • The Medium • 1. Basic Needs • 2. Simple Techniques • 3. Models and Modelmaking • 4. Set Design and Making • 5. Animation and Performance • 6. CGI-computer generated imagery • 7. Making a Film • A Career in Animation • Filmography and Bibliography

Press Reviews

I wish this book had been written in the Seventies when I started experimenting with animation
Nick Park, CBE

Revealing … the fact that the book serves as a great compendium of images from our favourite shorts and movies is just icing on the cake
Animation Magazine

Something of an addictive read
Screentrade Magazine


About the Authors

Peter Lord is the founder of Aardman Animations.

Brian Sibley is the author of numerous books, including The Disney Studio Story and Shadowlands: The Story of C. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman.

Nick Park has received four Academy Awards for TheWrong Trousers and A Close Shave.

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