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What Is Computer Animation?

by Judy Thorpe

A close look at computer animation

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A close look at computer animation

Judy Thorpe’s overview treats computer animation as both a creative practice and a process shaped by technological change. It explains how the work behind animated films is done, with expert quotations and sidebars adding detail to the main text. Color photographs offer visual examples of the art form, while the book also connects its subject to possible career paths. The result is an introduction that brings together how computer animation works, how it has developed, and where artistic expression meets technical craft.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults curious about how computer-animated films are made.
  • Readers interested in cartooning, visual arts, or creative careers involving animation.

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Computer animationArt and technologyAnimation careers

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Book overview

Many of today's most popular films are made using computer animation. How does this process work, and how has it changed over time? Readers find the answers to these questions and many more about the world of computer animation in this detailed look at a high-interest form of artistic expression. Clear text that is filled with annotated quotes from experts in the field explains the ins and outs of computer animation, and sidebars highlight additional information that readers are sure to find fascinating. Colorful photographs provide examples of this art form, giving readers inspiration for a possible career path.
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