![]() ![]() To say this book is a perfect companion for anyone interested in stop-motion at any level is a tremendous understatement. Purves' ability to boil things down to a few essential sentences on such matters as: Point of View, The Illusion of Movement and Making It 'Read,' is why this book is an interesting read as well enlightening. Purves writes about is not only a fine introduction to the craft, but also a compilation of the kind of wisdom and insight that one can usually only gain over a very long period of time making films. I wish I had a book like this when I was starting out, because what Mr. A good basic text book for any student of the art form, and a great read for those of us who simply enjoy watching it. Who better to guide us through the history of the medium, the techniques and the process of filmmaking than master animator Purves ( Screen Play) himself. As you grow as a film maker you will come back again and again, always finding something new to try, and always be left wanting to try more. This is not simply a book you will read once. If you are interested in stop-motion animation, this is where you want to begin, even by the end of the first chapter you will find yourself wanting to start experimenting with different ideas. This is the must-have book for the stop-motion animator who wants to learn what it is to be a professional. * Tsvika Oren, (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation / International Animated Film Association) * ![]() Defined as a book for beginners, its 200 pages offer a lot more - insights, a wide variety of worthy films, cultural references, creative stimuli, love and passion for animation. ![]()
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