Authored by animation guru Joseph Gilland, the paperback book Elemental Magic, Volume I: The Art of Special Effects Animation from Focal Press teaches you how to create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. In this book, the author 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. The book 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.
Content:
- Introduction
- A Brief History of Classical Hand-Drawn Special Effects
- The Art of Drawing and Animating Special Effects
- The Specific Categories
- Liquids
- Fire, Smoke, and Explosions
- Magic, Transformations, and Spiritual Entities
- Tricks of the Trade
- The Future of Effects Animation