3D Toons: Creative 3D Design For Cartoonists And Animators

by Steve Anzovin, Raf Anzovin

3D animation is today�s hottest art form, and here�s the perfect training manual to get 3D artists started! Both experienced artists and newcomers to 3D can discover the secrets behind creating fully dimensional characters for comics, web toons, graphic novels, and computer-animated short films. This book will also appeal to collectors, comics enthusiasts, and others who simply appreciate great cartoon art and want to know more about how it is created. The authors show how claymation and other traditional animation media can be given fresh life by using digital techniques. They also instruct with clear, non-technical explanations focusing on body and facial design, texturing, rigging, lighting, posing, and other aspects of building digital characters in 3D. Illustrated spreads graphically demonstrate how to conceive characters and scenes, then develop them into a finished narrative work. A gallery section showcases recent creations of some of today�s leading 3D artists. Approximately 400 illustrations in full color.

Genres: Art

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 6, 2005

Reviews

[Alexander Fontana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good overview of the 3D CG character development process.

[Koriander Bullard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative book that goes into long details about early CGI. It doesn't completely teach you everything but it is a vital entry for anyone just starting to learn about computer animation.