Stop-motion puppet animation is one of the most unusual and demanding art forms in the world. It uses a variety of skills; including design; sculpting; metal work; mold making and casting; taxidermy; filmmaking; storytelling and acting; and can be seen in the simplest commercial spots on television to more complex animated shorts and science fiction and fantasy feature films. This work explains research and design of puppets; and details the fabrication of stop-motion puppets around a metal armature skeleton using the build up and foam injection processes. The former technique uses pre-cut blocks of foam formed with a pair of scissors or other instrument into the shape desired and attaching them to the armature. In the latter technique; the character is sculpted in clay over the armature. This clay sculpture is then replaced with foam by using a plaster mold and injection gun techniques. Finishing techniques described include the making of hair; eyes; eyelids; teeth; horns; nails; and chitinous (insect-shell-like) surfaces. The manual also covers the process of creating replacement heads using rubber molds (such as RTV) and urethane castings. A glossary and bibliography complete the extensively illustrated work.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Very informative and EnlighteningBy R.Scott BoundyIn the US Sandy Denny never achieved the recognition she richly deserved. Her work with The Strawbs.Fairport Convention and Fotheringay has been sadly unheralded. Not to mention her career as a solo artist. She is better known for having written "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" than for having sung it. Most people would not even know who she is unless told "you know. the girl who sang on Zeppelins "The Battle of Evermore". This is all very sad because Sandy Denny was a unique and beautiful talent who died too young. Clinton Heylin does a fantastic job of bringing Sandy to light and revealing her as she was. good. bad. ugly. beautiful. sad. lonely. and talented. I was deeply moved by her story and her music has gained new meaning and depth. Listen. Listen.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. very well written. and sad.By pattyWe all think being a music star is great. but it has its downs and sandy had quite a few.0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. otherwise very happy with this purchaseBy mrknighterrantCant wait to read this. Arrived with one dinged corner due to mediocre packaging. otherwise very happy with this purchase.
