TY - BOOK AU - Mattesi,Michael D. ED - Askews & Holts TI - Force: dynamic life drawing for animators SN - 9780080464725 (e-book) AV - NC765 .M377 2006 PY - 2006/// CY - Amsterdam, London PB - Focal KW - Figure drawing KW - Technique KW - Motion in art KW - Art and Design KW - ukslc KW - Digital animation KW - thema KW - Graphic design KW - Drawing & drawings KW - Electronic, holographic & video art KW - Painting & art manuals KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Previous ed.: New York: IUniverse, 2003; Includes bibliographical references; Also available in printed form ISBN 9780240808451; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - Packed with forceful examples using rhythm, shape and line to bring out the life in a subject, this title illustrates the key techniques and skills of figure drawing for animation; Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for AnimatorsCapture the force in your life drawing subjects with this practical guide to dynamic drawing techniques - packed with superb, powerfully drawn examples that show you how to: * Bring your work to life with rhythmic drawing techniques * Create appealing and dynamic poses in your drawings* Experience the figure's energy in three dimensional space* Use the asymmetry of straight and curved lines to clarify the direction of force in the body* Build on your foundational anatomy and figure drawing skills to animate your drawings *Apply the theory of force to your on-location and animal drawing observationsWhether you are an animator, comic book artist, illustrator or fine arts' student you'll learn to use rhythm, shape, and line to bring out the life in any subject while Mike Mattesi's infectious enthusiasm will have you reaching for your pencils!Mike Mattesi is the owner and founder of Entertainment Art Academy (www.enterartacad.com) based in Southern California. He has been a professional production artist and instructor for the last fifteen years with clients including Disney, Marvel Comics, Hasbro Toys, ABC, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, DreamWorks and Nickelodeon.Audience level: Intermediate to advanced UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=BradfordC&isbn=9780080464725 ER -