From Pixar's upcoming film Incredibles 2, this making-of book is a dive back into the beloved world of the Incredibles. The Art of Incredibles 2 explores Pixar's highly anticipated sequel through colorful artwork, energetic character sketches, intriguing storyboards, and spellbinding colorscripts. Featuring gorgeous production art and interesting details from the production team about the making of the film, The Art of Incredibles 2 overflows with insights into the artistic process behind Pixar's engaging creative vision. Copyright (c)2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

An authoritative introduction and guide to the latest developments in animation technology.

This revised and updated edition of the standard introduction to computer animation reflects the latest developments in 3D computer animation. It clearly explains the basic concepts and techniques for all those who want to master the technology, while covering new topics to keep readers up to date on advances in the field. 10 color and 200 black-and-white illustrations.

"At last! A book that I can wholeheartedly recommend to my students. . . . A key text in my classes."—Michael Scroggins, director, Computer Animation Labs, California Institute of the Arts

Creating Flash Widgets with Flash CS4 and ActionScript 3.0 is an introduction to developing widgets for the Internet using the features of Flash CS4 and ActionScript 3.0. Many social-networking sites, blogs, and personal home pages have adopted the use of widgets and Flash developers can create and distribute their own widgets for others to use. A step-by-step example demonstrates how to design and develop your own Flash widgets and integrate them with XML. In addition, publishing, promoting, and capitalizing on your Flash widgets is discussed. What you'll learn Using the tools in Flash CS4 Basic differences of ActionScript 3.0 Designing and developing widgets Utilizing XML with widgets Publishing widgets to the Internet Promoting and capitalizing on widgets Who this book is for

Creating Flash Widgets with Flash CS4 and ActionScript 3.0 targets novice to intermediate Flash designers/developers interested in learning how to create and publish widgets for the Internet. Table of Contents Introducing Flash Widgets Migrating to Flash CS4 and ActionScript 3.0 Developing Your First Widget Taking Flash Widgets to the Next Level Publishing, Promoting, and Capitalizing on Your Widgets

Become Tony White's personal animation student. Experience many of the teaching techniques of the golden era of Disney and Warner Brothers studios and beyond.all from the comfort of your own home or studio. Tony White's Animation Master Class is uniquely designed to cover the core principles of animated movement comprehensively. How to Make Animated Films offers secrets and unique approaches only a Master Animator could share. Includes hands-on Tutorials, demonstrations and final sample animations. . Whether you want to become a qualified animator of 2D, 3D, Flash or any other form of animation, Tony White's foundations bring you closer to that goal. The downloadable resources are invaluable, in that readers are not only taught principles and concepts in the book, they are able to see them demonstrated in action in the movies.

Build real-time animations without expensive equipment using this quick how-to guide printed in full-color Key Features Get the hang of enhancing and polishing character rigs Create quick and effective animations for business or entertainment without having to delve into all the intricacies of the craft Create triggers to customize your animated experience Book DescriptionAdobe Character Animator is a power app for non-animators that provides easy rigging and easy-to- understand tools that enable you to create entertainment or business videos in no time. This guide to Character Animator gives you a comprehensive overview of the app, helping you learn the entire process-from importing a character designed in Adobe Photoshop to animating a sequence. Complete with background art, multiple character rigs and Character Animator project files, this book will show you how to animate a scene in Character Animator from start to finish. Starting with a character PSD from another artist, you'll organize and condense the file to prepare it for rigging and animation. From there, you'll systematically rig the character while exploring advanced behaviors and triggers to animate a complex scene that takes advantage of the app's best features. By the end of this book, you'll be able to create appealing animations in Character Animator for any purpose. What you will learn Assemble rigs in Photoshop for Character Animator Add tags, handles, draggable limbs, swap sets, and physics effects Use a webcam and microphone for lip-syncing, head turns, and other real-time actions Work with multiple characters, scene layers, and audio files Add loopable motions such as walk cycles Record a short animation for export Who this book is forIf you are a beginner in animation and looking to get up and running quickly by creating your own animated scenes, this is the book for you. With just basic computer knowledge and a webcam and microphone connected, you'll be able to follow along effectively. Although not a prerequisite, knowing the principles of animation or having any history with other animation software will be helpful.

Become 10x more efficient in styling micro content for your social media platforms with DaVinci Resolve 18 by a Blackmagic Design Certified Training Partner Key Features * Enhance your content with Creative editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniques * Optimized techniques to generate quick video content to engage and increase your audience * Discover the latest features and hacks of DaVinci Resolve 18 and realize your creative ideas in a fun way Book Description DaVinci Resolve is the world's most trusted name in color grading and has been used to grade more Hollywood films, TV shows, and commercials than anything else. Version 18 enables full capacity to edit, compose VFX, mix sound and deliver for different platforms, including Social Media and the Web. You will learn how to get started using DaVinci Resolve 18 to create video content for Social Media and the Web, whether you are a business owner, influencer, or hobbyist. You will begin by gaining an overview of creating a complete short video for Social Media distribution direct from within the Cut page. You will then learn more advanced editing, VFX composition, color grading, and sound editing techniques to enhance your content even further and fix common video content issues when using consumer cameras or mobile phones. By the end of this book, you will be confident in using DaVinci Resolve to edit, fix, finish and publish short-form video content directly to Social Media sites such as YouTube, Twitter, and Vimeo. What you will learn * Learn to Edit, add effects, and post to social media using the new Cut page * Quickly deliver video projects in a variety of Social Media formats in the Cut page * Fix problems with video, such as stabilizing footage and syncing audio * Enhance the visuals of your videos through color correction and other visual effects techniques * Use the Neural Engine AI in the Studio Version of DaVinci Resolve to speed up your work * Add subtitles and dubbed audio to help your videos reach a wider audience Who This Book Is For This book is intended for the beginner content maker who is looking for quick techniques to improve their work, but it will also be useful for experienced content makers who want to begin using DaVinci Resolve for its more advanced features. It is a useful practical training manual for Social Media Marketers, Influencers, Short Film Makers, Small Business Owners creating their own content, Vloggers, and Film/Media Studies students at schools, colleges, or universities.

A comprehensive guide to Apple's entry-level editing software from a passionate iMovie fan, this book features a full introduction to the editing process that will help you create professional, unique videos Key Features * Understand the core principles of editing * Leverage cross-platform insights and master iMovie for iOS and iPadOS; and the fully-featured macOS version * Use Keynote to create unique and engaging titles Book Description Complete with step-by-step tutorials for essential tools and concepts - and guides as why you should use them - this is a practical guide to iMovie that will prepare you well for the world of post-production, and the creative process at large. It's not about having the shiniest tools; it's about what you do with them. With this in mind, this book is written to help Apple users get more out of iMovie than you may think possible with free editing software as well as helping you avoid common gotchas. You can then apply the principles of editing, and understanding of common edits, effects, and keyframing - to other editing software. This book begins with an introduction to the principles of editing, and how to apply them to Apple's Magic Movie and Storyboard frameworks. Then you will learn how to navigate iMovie for iOS and iPadOS as well as for macOS, mastering simple editing tools to deliver effective videos from import to export. The final section brings in Keynote to create custom titles and animations, helping you to create a creative brand that makes your video uniquely yours. By the end of this book, you will understand the important principles behind the post-production process. You will also be able to combine iMovie and Keynote for macOS to create high-quality, engaging video projects for different formats. What you will learn * Learn the principles of editing: create, refine and add meaning * Use iMovie's Magic Movie and Storyboard tools to create simple, themed videos * Learn iMovie's 'Magic Timeline' and navigate macOS iMovie with keyboard shortcuts * Create a basic video using the iMovie timeline, using overlays and keyframing effects * Create custom titles and animations for your iMovie project using Keynote * Understand the best export settings for each project; convert videos for alternative aspect ratios * Learn how to solve and common problems with iMovie, and avoid them in future Who This Book Is For If you have an Apple device and have been asked to make a video for your professional environment, this book is the place to turn. Simple, progressive guides will help you master editing principles; using iMovie to create simple but effective videos to inform, educate and entertain your colleagues, friends, and family. This book also provides more advanced users such as YouTubers and other online content creators with valuable tips on how to stamp their unique identity and brand USPs into their videos.

A comprehensive introduction to 3D modeling, from the fundamental ideas of topology to in-depth examples that will help you take your projects to the next level Key Features Overcome complex topology problems while working through projects Learn to topologize quad-based and non-quad-based meshes with step-by-step examples Optimize your models by reducing the triangle count to improve performance Book DescriptionThis book is an introduction to modeling and an in-depth look at topology in Blender, written by a Blender topology specialist with years of experience with the software. As you progress through its chapters, you'll conquer the basics of quad-based topology using triangles and Ngons, and learn best practices and things to avoid while modeling and retopologizing. The pages are full of illustrations and examples with in-depth explanations that showcase each step in an easy-to-follow format. Squeaky Clean Topology in Blender starts by introducing you to the user interface and navigation. It then goes through an overview of the modeling techniques and hotkeys that will be necessary to understand the examples. With the modeling basics out of the way, the next stop on our journey is topology. Working through projects like a character and a sci-fi blaster, the book will illustrate and work through complex topology problems, and present solutions to those problems. These examples focus on deforming character models, non-deforming hard surface models, and optimizing these models by reducing the triangle count. By the end of this book, you will be able to identify the general flow of a shape's topology, identify and solve issues in your topology, and come out with a model ready for UV unwrapping, materials, and rigging. What you will learn Identify the general flow of a model's topology, and what might cause issues Understand the topology of a character, and the joints that they make up Handle non-quad based topology Lay out your meshes for UV seams Explore and use hotkeys to get things done faster Optimize models for a reduced triangle count Who this book is forThis book is for character modelers, sculptors, poly modelers, and hard surface modelers. Whether you're looking for an introduction to modeling, optimizing high poly or sculpted models, or just a deeper dive into the subject of topology, this book will walk you through the topology workflow from beginning to end.

Understand and develop immersive animations along with animated stickers for Telegram using Bodymovin, After Effects and LottieFiles and integrate them in your React Native apps using this color guide to UI animations Key Features Explore key principles of storytelling, 2D digital animation, and design thinking Create animations in After Effects, learn how to export them with both Bodymovin and LottieFiles plugins, and tweak them using the LottieFiles platform Understand how to implement Lottie animations with React Native Book DescriptionLottie is a small and scalable JSON-based animation file. LottieFiles is the platform where Lottie animations can be uploaded, tested, and shared. By combining the LottieFiles plugin and the LottieFiles platform, you'll be able to create stunning animations that are easy to integrate in any device. You'll also see how to use the Bodymovin plugin in After Effects to export your animation to a JSON file. The book starts by giving you an overview of Lottie and LottieFiles. As you keep reading, you'll understand the entire Lottie ecosystem and get hands-on with classic 2D animation principles. You'll also get a step-by-step guided tour to ideate, sketch for storytelling, design an icon that will fulfill the needs and expectations of users based on UX, and finally animate it in Adobe After Effects. This will help you get familiar with the After Effects environment, work with vector shape layers, create and modify keyframes using layer properties, explore path and mask features, and adjust timing easily to create professional-looking animations. By the end of this animation book, you'll be able to create and export your own Lottie animations using After Effects and implement them in mobile apps using React Native. You'll also have an understanding of 2D animation best practices and principles that you can apply in your own projects. What you will learn Get started with Lottie and integrate animations either by creating them from scratch or by downloading them through LottieFiles Explore the key principles of 2D classic animation Understand the basics to create your first animation using After Effects Export your animations into Lottie JSON files through Bodymovin Integrate your very first Lottie icon animation inside your React Native app Control your animation within the app through React APIs, while exploring best practices and common pitfalls Who this book is forThis book is for developers and engineers who are already familiar with React Native, as well as UX and UI designers who want to create their own animations and integrate them with their platforms through React Native. Basic knowledge of JavaScript programming is assumed. Beginner-level illustration skills are also preferred, although not necessary.

Learn all about hard-surface modeling in Blender while creating three increasingly complex projects: an assault rifle, a sci-fi racing ship, and an army tank Key Features Explore Blender's wide array of 3D modeling tools and features with key images printed in color Learn techniques for texturing, rendering, and rigging Employ these lessons to create increasingly complex hard-surface models Book DescriptionBlender is a massively popular and powerful 3D program, with versatile modeling abilities that make it a great way to enter the 3D modelling world. Blender 3D Incredible Models is an extensive guide for those new to hard-surface modeling with Blender, helping you understand the complete range of tools and features it offers and how to employ those efficiently to create realistic models. You'll be led through progressively more challenging modeling projects- from an assault rifle and an army tank to a sci-fi spaceship model-giving you a glimpse of all the skills you'd need in Blender's vast ecosystem of features and functionality, ranging from textures, rendering, and UV mapping to lighting, rigging, and beyond. Each engaging project builds upon the last until you're equipped with everything you need to tackle your own modeling challenges, whatever they may be. By the end of this Blender book, you won't just know how to create the models covered here, but you'll be able to turn your own concepts and references into 3D Blender models too! What you will learn Dive into the fundamental theory behind hard-surface modeling Explore Blender's extensive modeling tools and features Use references to produce sophisticated and accurate models Create models with realistic textures and materials Set up lighting and render your scenes with style Master the use of polygons to make game-optimized models Develop impressive animations by exploring the world of rigging Employ texture painting and modifiers to render the tiniest details Who this book is forThis book is for aspiring 3D artists, animators, architectural visualizers, and game developers looking to learn hard-surface modeling, an essential skill in creative industries. A basic understanding of Blender and its interface, orienting in the 3D Viewport, creating and moving objects, and mesh editing is necessary to get started.

Step into the world of animation and go beyond the fundamentals of Adobe Animate to bring experiences to life with the help of expert-led content Key Features Produce rich motion graphics and interactive animations for multiple platforms Explore the key features and enhancements in the latest Adobe Animate release Take your Adobe Animate projects to the next level with creative workflows Book DescriptionAdobe Animate is platform-agnostic asset creation, motion design, animation, and interactivity software. Complete with explanations of essential concepts and step-by-step walkthroughs of practical examples, this book will guide you in using Adobe Animate to create immersive experiences by breaking through creative limitations across every medium. We begin by getting up to speed with all that you need to know about Adobe Animate. You'll learn how to get started with Animate as a creative platform and explore the features introduced in its most recent versions. The book will show you how to consume and produce media assets for multiple platforms through both the publish and export workflows. Following this, you'll explore advanced rigging techniques and discover how to create more dynamic animation with advanced depth and movement techniques. You'll also find out how to build projects such as games, virtual reality experiences, and apps for various platforms as the book demonstrates different ways to use Animate. Finally, it covers the different methods used to extend the software for various needs. By the end of this Adobe Animate book, you'll be able to produce a variety of media assets, motion graphic design materials, animated artifacts, and interactive content pieces for platforms such as HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, and mobile devices. What you will learn Gain a solid understanding of Adobe Animate foundations and new features Understand the nuances associated with publishing and exporting rich media content to various platforms Make use of advanced layering and rigging techniques to create engaging motion content Create dynamic motion using the camera and variable layer depth techniques Develop web-based games, virtual reality experiences, and multiplatform mobile applications Extend Animate with extensions, application-level scripting, and the creation of custom integrated tutorials Who this book is forThis book is for web, graphic, and motion design professionals with basic experience in animation who want to take their existing skills to the next level. A clear understanding of fundamental animation concepts will help you to get the most out of this book and produce impressive results.

Detailed tutorials meant for beginners to Unreal Engine At-length discussion of Unreal Engine architecture to help build robust knowledge. Special focus on game programming on Unreal Engine