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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 006
EAN: 9781590592076
ISBN: 1590592077
Label: friends of ED
Manufacturer: friends of ED
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 270
Publication Date: 2002-12-01
Publisher: friends of ED
Studio: friends of ED
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Very satisfied
Comment: Having dabbled with attempts at animation for a while now, my efforts were improved by purchasing a book on "Animation" prior to the book in question. This fired me up and made me really think about what I was trying to do. However THIS book dealt with animating in FLASH which puts a different spin on the process as it dealt with LIMITED animation besides FULL animation, the latter being more difficult for obvious reasons. whichever way you want to go, this book as heaps of tricks to use that only flash can provide which will make your animating more convincing.
The best bit is being able to pull apart and see how the animation created in the book is done by downloading it from the authors website, plus there is also another website with the authors work and others with numerous short LIMITED animations which will inspire you I am sure ....it did me.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great, but a few flaws
Comment: The content of the book is without equal. Very in-depth and very readable, but it looks like their editor fell asleep on the job. Multiple spelling errors and editing mistakes throughout the book become irritating in an otherwise spectacular book. If you're looking for a "how-to" for animating in flash, get this book.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: good for beginners
Comment: if you're thinking about learning flash animation, this is a good place to start. You will learn the basics and essentials to get you started to making your own cartoons. Great book for beginners but not so much anyone else
Customer Rating:
Summary: Their book covers a lot of the cartoon production techniques
Comment: This book covers how to create pans, walk cycles, storyboards, perform squash and stretch, etc. This book is an excellent price! Much cheaper than going to animation school. This book coupled with "How to Cheat in Flash CS3" by Chris Georgenes will teach you everything that you need to know about flash cartooning. I bought this book a while ago and returned it because it couldn't really appreciate it the first time. I bought the book again and realized that it's really a very good book. I hope to finally sit down one weekend and start creating my 2nd cartoon. I have no excuse now since I have both "Flash Cartoon Animation: Learn from the Pros" and "How to Cheat in Flash CS3".
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Summary: Starts from scratch
Comment: Though the artwork throughout the book isn't that entertaining, the sheer amount of information presented is amazing! The chronological skill set they present to the reader starts you at the beginner's level and ends with you creating flash cartoons. I enjoyed the way it was written as well, the two guys who wrote it obviously enjoy using flash more than correct grammar (or spellcheck for that matter haha). Despite the occasional misspelled word, I recommend this book to anyone just starting to use Flash. It is an excellent resource for future reference as well!
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Editorial Reviews:
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You want to make an animated film. You've got the idea. You've got Macromedia Flash. But where do you start? What's the best way to script your cartoon, how do you start animating with Flash, what do you really need to know in order to get your ideas out there, and make you famous? Who better to ask than two talented professionals, who've not only worked for Disney, but also run the hugely successful cult website - funnyazhell? Kevin Peaty and Glenn Kirkpatrick draw on their many years of studio experience and their knowledge of Flash to show you the best way to create great Flash cartoons that look as good as traditional animated films. This book follows the professional process, taking a creative idea from storyboard stage, through layout to publishing, via a detailed look at animation techniques, that will give you the kind of insight normally only gained from years spent in the industry. In depth and detailed, the book follows the production of a cartoon from inception to final output - looking at all the decisions and skills that have contributed to its appeal. Whether you're completely new to Flash, or are making your first steps into the world of Flash cartooning, this book will let you work alongside the professionals to make your own animated masterpiece. From the Publisher The book uses downloadable Flash files so that you can build your own movie, and has free online support, as well as community forums to help you immerse yourself in the world of Flash cartooning. As with all books from friends of ED - our support is fast, friendly and free. Even if our dedicated support team are unable to solve your problem immediately, your queries will be passed onto the people who put the book together, the editors and authors, to solve. All foED authors help with the support on their books, and will either directly mail people with answers, or (more usually) send their response to an editor to pass on. About the Author Kevin Peaty is currently Animation Director for Walt Disney Australia. Glenn Kirkpatrick has worked as a Disney animator, as well as being Animation Supervisor on the TV series 'Rugrats' and 'King of the Hill'.
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