Design Essentials for the Motion Media Artist
Design Essentials is a practical guide to principles and techniques for motion media artists. Written by Angie Taylor, this digital PDF edition is available for instant download.
The book focuses on design thinking for motion-based visual work. It is suited to readers seeking a reference for developing and resolving design problems in their projects.
The edition includes a foreword by motion designer and director Rob Chiu, who discusses Taylor’s instructional influence and the value of keeping the book as a working reference.
Book Overview
Design Essentials for the Motion Media Artist presents a practical approach to design principles and techniques. Its intended audience is motion media artists and readers working with animated, composited, or otherwise time-based visual material.
The foreword provides professional context from Rob Chiu, whose experience includes motion design, directing, editing, animation, compositing, and grading. It also describes how Taylor’s earlier writing helped him approach After Effects and motion work.
Category: Design. Author: Angie Taylor.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Practical design principles for the motion media artist.
- Techniques intended for motion-based visual work.
- A reference-oriented approach to solving design and production problems.
- Professional observations from the foreword by Rob Chiu.
- Examples discussed in the foreword, including motion graphics, animation, compositing, editing, and grading.
- The relationship between design practice and work created with After Effects.
Why This Book Matters
This book treats motion media design as a practical discipline supported by clear principles and techniques. Its reference format makes it relevant to readers who need to revisit design guidance during creative and production work.
Rob Chiu’s foreword records the book’s role in his own development with After Effects and describes its continuing value as a guide for motion designers.
Book Details
| Title | Design Essentials for the Motion Media Artist: A Practical Guide to Principles & Techniques |
|---|---|
| Author | Angie Taylor |
| Foreword | Rob Chiu |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Imprint | Focal Press |
| Publication Year | 2011 |
| Copyright | © 2011 Angie Taylor |
| ISBN | 978-0-240-81181-9 |
| Publisher Locations | Amsterdam • Boston • Heidelberg • London • New York • Oxford • Paris • San Diego • San Francisco • Singapore • Sydney • Tokyo |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 85.1 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 89204859 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 390 |
| Printed In | China |
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