Elemental Magic is a fantastic book which explores special effects in animation and how to draw them. There are currently two books in the series and they each explore how animators recreated fiery blazes, rippling water, booming explosions, gusting winds, magical incantations, and magical transformations. This book is a must have for any animator who wishes to do more than just character animation, this is a book which can make the world you create come alive.
Not only is it instructional on how to create these effects, but it explores the theory and philosophy behind the creation of these special effects. Joseph Gilland has worked in the animation industry for over 30 years and has worked on feature hits such as Lilo & Stitch, Mulan and Tarzan and explains the entire process from blank page to final animation and also provides a website featuring videos where he creates these animations himself. The book breaks up each effect into chapters; from natural effects to man-made effects.
Overall the book is fascinating to read and a great book to study, it is filled with niche animation techniques that aren't normally addressed in other animation books, I hope these effects will aid me into the creation of my future animations, including the animation I am creating for my Masters.
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