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050 _aPN 1995.9.C36
_b.R424 2006
100 _aRickitt, Richard.
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245 0 _aDesigning movie creatures and characters :
_bbehind the scenes with the movie masters /
_cRichard Rickitt.
260 _aSingapore :
_bPage One Pub.,
_cc2006.
300 _a176 p. :
_bcol. ill.
_c26 cm.
500 _aOriginally published by RotoVision SA, c2006.
520 _a 2. how Weta Workshop began
520 _a 3. how Walt Conti builds swimming robot sharks and whales
520 _a 5. how Patrick Tatopoullos creates his stunning designs
520 _a 6. how moolds, creature suits, eye mechanisms, and masks are constructed
520 _a 7. how dedicated artists bring characters to life in front of the camera, using suits, makeup, animatronics, puppets, masks, and CGI. Includes a history of creatures and special effects in the movies, featuring Ray Harryhausen and other screen legends who have inspired today's artists.Features interviews with dozens of designers, illustrators, painters, sculptors, makeup artists, and special effects gurus, and explains how they work, how characters were brought to life, what inspires designers to create, and the skills and technologies they have pioneered. Also includes hundreds of behind -the -scenes shots, concept illustrations, sketches, and designs: mini biographies and filmographies: a glossary of specialist terms: and features on key manufacturing techniques.
520 _aReveals the inside story of how creatures of the imagination are brought to life onscreen-told by the makers themselves, and illustrated with exclusive, behind-the-scenes shots from hundreds of movies. Discusses the following:1. inspirations and motivations of the skilled artists
650 _aCharacters and characteristics in art.
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650 _aCharacters and characteristics in motion pictures.
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