Action! Acting Lessons for CG Animator Book/DVD Package

Description

In order to bring a character to life, it is beneficial for animators to have a solid understanding of acting principles, and this book examines the important skills behind the artistry of creating animated characters. With a particular emphasis on a character’s motions and movement, this unique resource covers the basic elements of acting for CG animation and then progresses to more advanced topics such as internal intent and motivation.

  Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

CONTENTS:

1. What Is Acting?

  
2. Foundations of Animation.

  
3. Stanislavski's System.

  
4. Commedia dell'Arte.

  
5. Bioenergetics.

  
6. Using the Work of Michael Chekhov in Animation.

  
7. Essences.

  
8. Laban.

  
9. Alba Emoting.

  
10. Voice Performance for Voice-Overs.

  
11. Lip Synch and Facial Performance.