Animation In Europe

Author : Rolf Giesen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000629408

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Animation in Europe by Rolf Giesen Pdf

There is a lot one could say about animation in Europe, but above all, there is no consistent European animation. It is as disparate as the various countries involved. Audiences will certainly recognize American or Japanese animation, but in Europe, it can range from Czech, Polish, and Hungarian to Greek, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British. Animation in Europe provides a comprehensive review of the history and current situation of animation in over 20 European countries. It features numerous interviews with artists and producers, including rare documents and firsthand accounts that illustrate the rich history of animation in Europe. Additional features include • An extensive chronology with key events in European animation • A Who’s Who of producers, directors, writers, and animators working in Europe • An examination of the origin of European animation and its influence Animation in Europe is the first book devoted entirely to this topic and, therefore, will be of value for animation buffs as well as practitioners and researchers.

Author : Robin Allan
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Animated films
ISBN : 0253213533

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Walt Disney and Europe by Robin Allan Pdf

Concentrating on the classic animated feature films produced under Walt Disney's personal supervision, Robin Allan examines the European influences on some of the most beloved Disney classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Jungle Book. This lavishly illustrated volume is based on archival research and extensive interviews with those who worked closely with Walt Disney.

Author : Jayne Pilling,Paula Snyder,Channel Four (Great Britain),Little Wing Films
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Animated films
ISBN : 185144176X

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Continental Passions by Jayne Pilling,Paula Snyder,Channel Four (Great Britain),Little Wing Films Pdf

Author : Rolf Giesen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000918083

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Animation in Germany by Rolf Giesen Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive account of German animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets. Covering film and TV, 2D and 3D animation, the book considers how Europe has lost its domestic territory of narratives to international competitors. A connection is made between film history and contemporary history: World War I, the Weimar Republic, National Socialism, World War II, the Federal Republic and German Democratic Republic, Reunification, the European Union, Digitalization and Globalization, and a turn of eras initiated by pandemic, war and inflation. This book will be of great interest to academics, students, and professionals working and researching in the field of animation.

Author : Giannalberto Bendazzi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781317519911

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Animation: A World History by Giannalberto Bendazzi Pdf

A continuation of 1994’s groundbreaking Cartoons, Giannalberto Bendazzi’s Animation: A World History is the largest, deepest, most comprehensive text of its kind, based on the idea that animation is an art form that deserves its own place in scholarship. Bendazzi delves beyond just Disney, offering readers glimpses into the animation of Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other often-neglected areas and introducing over fifty previously undiscovered artists. Full of first-hand, never before investigated, and elsewhere unavailable information, Animation: A World History encompasses the history of animation production on every continent over the span of three centuries. Volume II delves into the decades following the Golden Age, an uncertain time when television series were overshadowing feature films, art was heavily influenced by the Cold War, and new technologies began to emerge that threatened the traditional methods of animation. Take part in the turmoil of the 1950s through 90s as American animation began to lose its momentum and the advent of television created a global interest in the art form. With a wealth of new research, hundreds of photographs and film stills, and an easy-to-navigate organization, this book is essential reading for all serious students of animation history. Key Features Over 200 high quality head shots and film stills to add visual reference to your research Detailed information on hundreds of never-before researched animators and films Coverage of animation from more than 90 countries and every major region of the world Chronological and geographical organization for quick access to the information you’re looking for

Author : Marco Pellitteri,Wong Heung-wah
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351343206

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Japanese Animation in Asia by Marco Pellitteri,Wong Heung-wah Pdf

Anime is a quintessentially Japanese form of animation consisting of both hand drawn and computer-generated imagery, and is often characterised by colourful graphics, vibrant characters, and fantastical themes. As an increasingly globalising expression of popular art and entertainment, and distributed through cinema, television, and over the internet, anime series and films have an enormous following, not only in Japan but also in Asia. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the historical development, industrial structure, and technical features of Japanese animation and of the overall dynamics of its globalisation in key contexts of the Asian region. Specific chapters cover anime’s production logics, its features as an ‘emotion industry’, and the involvement of a range of Asian countries in the production, consumption, and cultural impact of Japanese animation.

Author : Nichola Dobson
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781461664024

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The A to Z of Animation and Cartoons by Nichola Dobson Pdf

The A to Z of Animation and Cartoons is an introduction to all aspects of animation history and its development as a technology and industry beyond the familiar cartoons from the Disney and Warner Bros. Studios. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, photos, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on animators, directors, studios, techniques, films, and some of the best-known characters.

Author : Nichola Dobson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781538123225

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Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons by Nichola Dobson Pdf

Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons is intended to provide an overview of the animation industry and its historical development. The animation industry has been in existence as long (some would argue longer) than cinema, yet it has had less exposure in terms of the discourse of moving-image history. This book introduces animation by considering the various definitions that have been used to describe it over the years. A different perception of animation by producers and consumers has affected how the industry developed and changed over the past hundred years. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on animators, directors, studios, techniques, films, and some of the best-known characters. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about animation and cartoons.

Author : Eleanor Cowen
Publisher : John Libbey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0861967453

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Animation Behind the Iron Curtain by Eleanor Cowen Pdf

Animation Behind the Iron Curtain is a journey of discovery into the world of Soviet era animation from Eastern Bloc countries. From Jerzy Kucia's brutally exquisite Reflections in Poland to the sci-fi adventure of Ott in Space by Estonian puppet master Elbert Tuganov to the endearing Gopo's little man by Ion Popescu-Gopo in Romania, this excursion into Soviet era animation brings to light magnificent art, ruminations on the human condition, and celebrations of innocence and joy. As art reveals the spirit of the times, animation art of Eastern Europe during the Cold War, funded by the Soviet states, allowed artists to create works illuminating to their experiences, hopes, and fears. The political ideology of the time ironically supported these artists while simultaneously suppressing more direct critiques of Soviet life. Politics shaped the world of these artists who then fashioned their realities into amazing works of animation. Their art is integral to the circumstances in which they lived, which is why this book combines the unlikely combination of world politics and animated cartoons. The phenomenal animated films shared in this book offer a glimpse into the culture and hearts of Soviet citizens who grew up with characters as familiar and beloved to them as Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny are to Americans. This book lays out the basic political dynamics of the Cold War and how those political tensions affected the animation industry in both the US and in the Eastern Bloc. And, for animation novices and enthusiasts alike, Animation Behind the Iron Curtain also offers breakout sections to explain many of the techniques and aesthetic considerations that go into this fascinating art form. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the Cold War era and really cool animated films!

Author : Maria Chiara Oltolini
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781501389894

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Rediscovered Classics of Japanese Animation by Maria Chiara Oltolini Pdf

Rediscovered Classics of Japanese Animation is the first academic work to examine World Masterpiece Theater (Sekai Meisaku Gekijô, 1969-2009), which popularized the practice of adapting foreign children's books into long-running animated series and laid the groundwork for powerhouses like Studio Ghibli. World Masterpiece Theater (Sekai Meisaku Gekijô, 1969-2009) is a TV staple created by the Japanese studio Nippon Animation, which popularized the practice of adapting foreign children's books into long-running animated series. Once generally dismissed by critics, the series is now frequently investigated as a key early work of legendary animators Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki. In the first book-length examination of the series, Maria Chiara Oltolini analyzes cultural significance of World Masterpiece Theater, and the ways in which the series pioneered the importance of children's fiction for Japanese animation studios and laid the groundwork for powerhouses like Studio Ghibli. Adapting a novel for animation also means decoding (and re-coding) socio-cultural patterns embedded in a narrative. World Masterpiece Theater stands as a unique example of this linguistic, medial, and cultural hybridisation. Popular children's classics such as Little Women, Peter Pan, and Anne of Green Gables became the starting point of a full-fledged negotiation process in which Japanese animators retold a whole range of narratives that have one basic formula in common: archetypal stories with an educational purpose. In particular, the series played a role in shaping the pop culture image of a young girl (shôjo). Examining the series through the lens of animation studies as well as adaptation studies, Oltolini sheds new light on this long-neglected staple of Japanese animation history.

Author : Pierre Floquet,Robin Allan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Animated films
ISBN : 1864620420

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Walt Disney and Europe by Pierre Floquet,Robin Allan Pdf

Focusing on Avery's most creative period, between 1942 and 1951, this text analyses the comic elements in his cartoons in detail and identifies recurring narrative and linguistic patterns. It aims to keep to a critical approach, while referring to semiotics as an analytic tool and conceptual frame.

Author : Karen Raugust
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781429962285

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The Animation Business Handbook by Karen Raugust Pdf

Today, animation is more prevalent than ever in television, films, video games, and the Internet. Karen Raugust has created a much needed, comprehensive look at the entire business. She shows in detail how a successful animation studio or entrepreneur operates, describes the process of developing an animation property from the concept stage through the finished product, and outlines business methods used to create and sell animated media. Topics covered include: * Distribution, sales, and marketing methods * Financing, budgeting, costs and revenue opportunities * The creation of ancillary entertainment and merchandise * Animation in international markets. The Animation Business Handbook is the quintessential reference for anyone in or considering entering the animation industry.

Author : Donald Crafton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1993-12-15
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 0226116670

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Before Mickey by Donald Crafton Pdf

This witty and fascinating study reminds us that there was animation before Disney: about thirty years of creativity and experimentation flourishing in such extraordinary work as Girdie the Dinosaur and Felix the Cat. Before Mickey, the first and only in-depth history of animation from 1898-1928, includes accounts of mechanical ingenuity, marketing and art. Crafton is equally adept at explaining techniques of sketching and camera work, evoking characteristic styles of such pioneering animators as Winsor McCay and Ladislas Starevitch, placing work in its social and economic context, and unraveling the aesthetic impact of specific cartoons. "Before Mickey's scholarship is quite lively and its descriptions are evocative and often funny. The history of animation coexisted with that of live-action film but has never been given as much attention."—Tim Hunter, New York Times

Author : Susannah Shaw
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781136135101

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Stop Motion: Craft Skills for Model Animation by Susannah Shaw Pdf

To make great animation, you need to know how to control a whole world: how to make a character, how to make that character live and be happy or sad. You need to create four walls around them, a landscape, the sun and moon - a whole life for them. You have to get inside that puppet and first make it live, then make it perform. Susannah Shaw provides the first truly practical introduction to the craft skills of model animation. This is a vital book in the development of model animation which, following the success of Aardman's first full-length film 'Chicken Run',is now at the forefront of modern animation. Illustrated in full colour throughout you are shown step by step how to create successful model animation. Starting with some basic exercises, readers will learn about developing a story, making models, creating sets and props, the mechanics of movement, filming, post production and how to set about finding that elusive first job in a modern studio.

Author : Jez Stewart
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781911239727

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The Story of British Animation by Jez Stewart Pdf

A Sight & Sound Book of the Year Jez Stewart charts the course of this extraordinarily fertile area of British film from early experiments with stop-motion and the flourishing of animated drawings during WWI. He reveals how the rockier interwar period set the shape of the industry in enduring ways, and how creatives like Len Lye and Lotte Reiniger brought art to advertising and sponsored films, building a foundation for such distinctive talents as Bob Godfrey, Alison De Vere and George Dunning to unleash their independent visions in the age of commercial TV. Stewart highlights the integral role of women in the industry, the crucial boost delivered by the arrival of Channel 4, the emergence of online animation and much more. The book features 'close-up' analyses of key animators such as Lancelot Speed and Richard Williams, as well as more thematic takes on art, politics and music. It builds a framework for better appreciating Britain's landmark contributions to the art of animation, including Halas and Batchelor's Animal Farm (1954), Dunning's Yellow Submarine (1968) and the creations of Aardman Animations.