X-Google-Language: ENGLISH,ASCII-7-bit X-Google-Thread: fd588,a49ab354c8a47b84,start X-Google-Attributes: gidfd588,public Path: controlnews3.google.com!news1.google.com!news.glorb.com!newsrout1.ntli.net!news-in.ntli.net!colt.net!diablo.theplanet.net!news.theplanet.net!not-for-mail From: "Steve Roberts" Newsgroups: alt.ascii-art.animation Subject: Take a look at www.characteranimationin3d.com! Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 07:49:02 +0100 Organization: Character Animation in 3D Lines: 49 Message-ID: Reply-To: "Steve Roberts" NNTP-Posting-Host: 81.76.60.5 X-Trace: news8.svr.pol.co.uk 1085121889 10629 81.76.60.5 (21 May 2004 06:44:49 GMT) NNTP-Posting-Date: 21 May 2004 06:44:49 GMT X-Complaints-To: abuse@theplanet.net X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Xref: controlnews3.google.com alt.ascii-art.animation:11 Hello Just a short e-mail to let you know that there is a new book on character animation about to be published. It's called "Character Animation in 3D" and it's by Steve Roberts. Take a look at www.characteranimationin3d.com Steve has over 20 years experience working in the animation industry and teaches at Central St Martins College of Art and Design on the Post Graduate Diploma in Character Animation (also known as The London Animation Studio. www.londonanimationstudio.tv). Here is what some people have said about this book; At last! A definitive work on the principles of 3D animation, from a highly experienced traditional animator. Steve Roberts brings his substantial knowledge of teaching the fundamental techniques of animation to this essential reference work - anyone who wants to make a career in CG animation needs this book! Dr Mike Milne, Director of Computer Animation, Framestore CFC A fantastic, comprehensive, but above all practical guide to character animation. The well-pitched progressive exercises at the core of this book make it a must have for all serious animation wannabes. Andrew Lindsay, Senior Animator, Lionhead Studios 'Finally! A forthright approach to a complex art form. An inspired text that fuses an essential understanding of fundamental traditional methods and technology'. Rita Osei, Animation & Graphics Producer, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Toonami It was surely a matter of time before a publication like this emerged. An understanding of basic animation principles is often overlooked in 3D computer animation. This book will do much to put that right; it is an essential source of knowledge, which will enable 2D and 3D animators to understand each other's purpose. Daniel Greaves. Tandem films. There's lots of free stuff to download on the website including tutorials, movies and lots of fully rigged models. So please take a look at www.characteranimationin3d.com All the best. Steve Roberts.