The Animator's Survival Kit - A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators And Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 4: End of Games (Star Wars (Marvel))

The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his fifty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, winning three Academy Awards and serving as the link between Disney's golden age of animation by hand and the new computer animation exemplified by Toy Story.

Perhaps even more important, though, has been his dedication in passing along his knowledge to a new generation of animators so that they in turn could push the medium in new directions. In this book, based on his sold-out master classes in the United States and across Europe, Williams provides the underlying principles of animation that every animator--from beginner to expert, classic animator to computer animation whiz --needs. Urging his readers to "invent but be believable," he illustrates his points with hundreds of drawings, distilling the secrets of the masters into a working system in order to create a book that will become the standard work on all forms of animation for professionals, students, and fans.

Brand: Williams, Richard

Published on: 2012-09-25

Released on: 2012-09-25

Original language: English

Dimensions: 10.91" h x 1.02" w x 9.40" l, 4.55 pounds

Binding: Paperback

392 pages

Review 

“Williams is miles ahead of anyone in the world of animation.” - The New York Times

About the Author 

Richard Williams has won more than 250 international awards for his animation. He currently lives in Wales.

Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now it is time for the End of Games. As Inspector Thanoth returns with some startling information, it seems that Vader may have passed his master's tests. But even after finding favor in the eyes of the Emperor, the Dark Lord's schemes may yet prove his undoing... Plus, the killer droids Triple-Zero and Beetee wreak havoc in their own homicidal adventure! Marvel's in-depth exploration of the Dark Side of Star Wars goes from strength to strength! 

Published on: 2016-12-06

Released on: 2016-12-06

Original language: English

Dimensions: 10.13" h x .25" w x 6.75" l, .0 pounds

Binding: Paperback

168 pages

About the Author 

Kieron Gillen is a British comic book writer and former computer game and music journalist. He is known for his creator-owned comic Phonogram, created with artist Jamie McKelvie, published by Image Comics, and for numerous projects for Marvel Comics, such as Journey into Mystery and Uncanny X-Men.

Salvador Larroca is a Spanish comic book artist, primarily known for his work on various X-Men titlesThe biggest selling comic book in 20 years with over a million copies of issue #1 sold!