Understanding animation

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"Understanding Animation" is a comprehensive introduction to animated film, from cartoons to computer animation. Paul Wells' insightful account of a critically neglected but increasingly popular medium explains the defining characteristics of animation as a cinematic form; outlines different models and methods which can be used to interpret and evaluate animated films; and traces the development of animated film around the world, from "Betty Boop" to "Wallace and Gromit."

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Title Statements

Full title :Understanding animation / Paul Wells.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:1998.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:1998.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (x, 265 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0415115965, 9780415115964, 0415115973, 9780415115971, 9781315004044, 1315004046, 9781136158735, 1136158731, 9781136158803, 1136158804, 9781136158872, 1136158871, 9781306136563, 1306136563
DOI:10.4324/9781315004044
oclc:on1057987640
LC Classification:NC1765
Dewey Decimal:791.43/3

Introduction: 'Seeing the brick' -- 1. Thinking about animated film -- 2. Notes towards a theory of animation -- 3. Once upon a time: Narrative strategies -- 4. 25 ways to start laughing -- 5. Issues in representation -- 6. Animation and audiences: 'My mother used to call me Thumper!'.

Subjects

Animated films Animated films -- History and criticism Animatiefilms Animationsfilm Criticism, interpretation, etc Dessins animés -- Histoire et critique Performing arts Zeichentrickfilm