The World History of Animation

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Lavishly illustrated and encyclopedic in scope The World History of Animation tells the genres 100-year-old story around the globe featuring key players in Europe North America and Asia. From its earliest days animation has developed multiple iterations and created myriad dynamic styles innovative techniques iconic characters and memorable stories. Stephen Cavaliers comprehensive account is organized chronologically and covers pioneers feature films television programs digital films games independent films and the web. An exhaustive time line of films and innovations acts as the narrative backbone and must-see films are listed along with synopses and in-depth biographies of individuals and studios. The book explains the evolution of animation techniques from rotoscoping to refinements of cel techniques direct film claymation and more. A true global survey The World History of Animation is an exciting and inspirational journey through the large and still-expanding animation universea place as limitless as the human imagination. A comprehensive international history of animation featuring all genres styles media and techniques Features film television and web-based animation Illustrated in full color throughout Includes comprehensive biographies of leading practitioners