Stop Motion: Passion, Process and Performance

Stop Motion: Passion, Process and Performance, 9780240520605 (0240520602), Focal Press, 2007

"This is a must-have book for anyone interested in the art of animation and I urge you to buy it and see for yourself what a feast for the eyes and the intellect it is!" .. World Animation Journal

In-depth discussion of the creativity behind making stop motion animated films from the masters of the craft - including Tom Brierton, Adam Elliot, Mark Hall, Peter Lord, Ken Priebe, David Sproxton and many others.

Be inspired by award-winning animator Barry Purves' honest insight into the creative process of making stop motion animations, using his own classic films to illustrate every step along the way. With Barry's enthusiasm for puppets in all their many guises and in-depth interviews from some of the world's other leading practitioners, there is advice, inspiration and entertainment galore in Stop Motion: Passion, Process and Performance.

And there's more! Many of the artists and craftsmen interviewed have contributed their own specially drawn illustrations - showing their inspirations, heroes and passion for their craft. These beautiful images help make the book a truly personal journey into the heart of the animation industry with broad appeal for anyone with a love of animation.

* Discover the potential of puppets and models with personal insight from some of the world's most experienced stop motion animators.
* Get advice on everything from the initial concept, to scriptwriting and costume through to directing, animating and postproduction.
* Go behind the scenes with beautiful colour illustrations and production shots that bring the process to life.

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