The Art of Kung Fu Panda

A guide from the director of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

The technique of stop-motion model animation - bringing models to life by filming them one frame at a time - was the most important way of creating cinematic monsters and fantasy creatures before the advent of computer-generated imagery. This book gives readers an insight into the patience and ingenuity of the animators.

Documenting Studio Gainax's achievements, this book provides a critical overview of both the company and its prolific catalog of films. It details Gainax's rise to success, outlining the most salient aspects of the company's professional development and assessing the studio's distinctive aesthetic vision.

Offers a discussion of the topic that is suitable for die-hard anime fans. This collection charts the terrain of contemporary Japanese animation, one of the most explosive forms of visual culture to emerge at the crossroads of transnational cultural production over the years.

The completely revised, expanded and updated edition.

Offers a critical overview of a form of animation that uses advanced digital technologies to create fresh and innovative works of art. This volume explores a broad spectrum of animation projects ranging from interactive installations and virtual environments to digital theatre and telematic imaging.

Weaves together history, memoir and dream into a portrait of Canadian animation. This book is illustrated and includes such animators as: Marv Newland ( Bambi Meets Godzilla ), Chris Landreth ( Ryan ), Chris Hinton ( Nibbles ), Wendy Tilby ( When the Day Breaks ), Claude Cloutier ( Sleeping Betty ), Janet Perlman ( Why Me? ) and, more.

Focuses on the artists behind the cartoons; and provides information you wanted to know about best animation specialists. This work features about 80 of the world's most prominent artists/studios, including examples and descriptions of their work as well as biographies, filmographies, lists of awards received, and contact information.