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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at cartoony computer animation? Then look no further. Cartoon Character Animation with Maya will help you create just that, guiding you through every step of the process including how to incorporate multiple limbs, smears, motion lines and staggers seamlessly into your animation. From planning to posing to polish, you'll learn how to make the most of breakdowns, take the terror out of tangent types and overcome the oft-feared graph editor.Each chapter includes insight and advice from world-leading character animators, and the companion website, www.bloomsbury.com/Osborn-Cartoon-Animation, includes a short animation featuring the star of the book, Mr. Buttons. There's also a specially created rig of Mr. Buttons for you to animate with, as well as walk-through videos demonstrating key techniques. Everything you need to help you animate your own cartoony creations! Includes interviews with: Ken Duncan, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, 9; Jason Figliozzi, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6; T. Dan Hofstedt, Pocahontas, Mulan, Planes; Ricardo Jost, The Nut Job, The Snow Queen 2; Pepe Sanchez, Pocoyo, Jelly Jamm; Matt Williames, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, The Princess and the Frog
Sommario
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: THINKING IN 2D
Design Informs Motion
Animating in 2D in 3D
Interview: Ken Duncan
Over to You!
CHAPTER TWO: ANIMATION PLANNING
Thumbnails
Video Reference
Animation Acting
Interview: Ricardo Jost
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER THREE: THE POSE TEST
Scene Prep
Designing the Pose
A Principled Animation
Interview: Matt Williames
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER FOUR: BREAKDOWNS
Liking What You Get vs. Getting What You Like
Building a Better Breakdown
Interview: Pepe Sánchez
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER FIVE: REFINE
Achieving Polish
The Terrifying Transition
Final Polish
Interview: T. Dan Hofstedt
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
CHAPTER SIX: CARTOONY TECHNIQUES
The Problem of Motion Blur
Multiple Limbs
Motion Lines and Dry-Brush
Smears
Staggers
Interview: Jason Figliozzi
Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Over to You!
Conclusion
Further Reading
Further Viewing
Index
Picture Credits
Relazione
[Osborn] has over 10 years' experience in various disciplines of animated film-making ... [and] his experience is clearly evident in his writing style and breezy manner as he explains the processes involved. A particular highlight of the book are the interviews that the author has conducted with a number of professional animators ... [and the] added bonus of a companion website ... I really enjoyed the book. Gareth Cavanagh, Senior Animator at Oysterworld Games, UK Skwigly 20150910
