Harryhausen, Ray,

A century of stop motion animation : from Méliès to Aardman / From M Ray Harryhausen and Tony Dalton. - First American edition. - 240 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm

Includes bibliographical references (page 232) and index.

Basics -- The beginnings of model animation 1895-1930 -- Visionary and star-maker : Willis O'Brien -- The beginning of dynamation and creativity in motion -- O'Brien and Harryhausen contemporaries : 1930-1970 -- The children of Obie and Ray -- Aardman Animations, Tim Burton and others.

Examines the history of this film genre, from its origins in feature animation in the 1890s through the present day, with insight on the techniques used throughout the years, developments in technology, stills, photos, sketches, storyboards, and more.

0823099806 9780823099801


Animation (Cinematography)--History
Animators.

TR897.5 / .H37 2008

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