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The Pixar Touch is a lively chronicle of Pixar Animation Studios' history and evolution, and the "fraternity of geeks" who shaped it. With the help of visionary businessman Steve Jobsand animating genius John Lasseter, Pixar has become the gold standard ofanimated filmmaking, beginning with a short special effects shot made atLucasfilm in 1982 all the way up through the landmark films Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, andothers. David A. Price goes...
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As technology has become more advanced, artists have increasingly been able to use computers to create beautifully lifelike works. Animated movies and video games today are often so detailed that individual strands of hair can be distinguished on characters heads. Readers explore the methods animators use to bring images to life and learn about the history of computer animation. Informative sidebars and detailed photographs provide an in-depth look...
12) Animation
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Engaging images accompany information about animation. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Aardman Animations was founded in 1972 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. Joined by animator Nick Park in 1985, Aardman pioneered a quirky, lovable style of stop-motion animation and is behind a string of unforgettable award-winning hits including Chicken Run, the highest-grossing stop-animated film of all time, and the Wallace & Gromit series. With 'A Grand Success!,' Lord, Sproxton, and Park tell the inside story of the 45-year history of Aardman....
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IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Movies can be weird. How does CGI and 3-D work? What's the purpose of sound effects? In Weird Science : Movies, readers will explore the science behind the magic of movies. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included"--...
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Computers have reinvigorated the traditional art of animation, leading to a proliferation of digital images everywhere we turn. Live-action films, television graphics, screen crawls and online ads, video and computer games, mobile apps-we are surrounded by digital animation 24/7. This insider's guide shares crucial industry information with readers about the best courses of study, academic programs, internship opportunities, and career-building activities...
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Scratch is a visual, color-coded programming language that is useful for anyone who wants to learn programming basics. Using Scratch, budding programmers of almost any age or experience can learn to code animations, art, digital stories, music, and video games. Beginners will quickly see how easy and rewarding it can be to create digital art with a software langue. This informative book includes ten engaging activities to instruct readers to quickly...