This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped film since its inception. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides a concise history as well as being a fascinating resource to dip into.

Updated and expanded for a new edition, this is the perfect starter text for students of film studies.

Explores the methods and processes behind some of today's leading cutting-edge animations.

A celebration of the new generation of filmmakers who are exploring the evolving possibilities of motion graphics, broadcast design, digital film effects and animation.

Covering all animation processes and techniques and exploring their use through case studies of eminent animators past and present, with 750 colour images.

A combined book and interactive DVD package presenting the works of some of the world's leading motion graphic studios, with texts by leading graphic designers.

Featuring 50 short films by key animators from around the world working in all forms of animation, including 2D, 3D, Claymation, stop frame and Web/Flash animation.

An exploration of the extraordinary work of American designer Kyle Cooper, credited by many with bringing about a renaissance in innovative film title design.