Ebook: Elemental Magic The Art of Special Effects Animation

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"Now, finally classical effects animation gets its day in the sun with Joseph Gilland's fascinating new book. It's a revelation of the amazing blend of the art and craft behind the magic of this wonderful art form." -Don Hahn, Academy Award-nominated producer of "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King Veteran Disney animator Joe Gilland's informative book delivers, for the first time, the real nitty-gritty on the art of hand-drawn special effects. The mysteries of hos to believably animate abstract forms representing rain, fire, smoke, etc. are revealed in articulate prose, revelatory graphs, and elegantly beautiful sequential imagery. A must-have guide for animation pros, teachers, and students! "-John Canemaker, Academy Award-winning animator, internationally-renowned animation historian, and teacher

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Create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. Animation guru Joseph Gilland breaks down the world of special effects animation with clear step-by-step diagrams and explanations on how to create the amazing and compelling images you see on the big screen. "Elemental Magic" is jam-packed with rich, original illustrations from the author himself which help explain and illuminate the technique, philosophy, and approach behind classical hand drawn animated effects and how to apply these skills to your digital projects. It helps to: create stunning animated effects such as sparkling pixie dust, roaring tidal waves, and raging fires; and, apply the theory behind effects animation to your traditional and digital animation projects. It is written by animated effects guru, Joseph Gilland, who has worked on such feature films as "Lilo & Stitch", "Brother Bear", "Pochahontas", "Tarzan", and "Mulan".