Secrets of CG Short Filmmakers
Secrets of CG Short Filmmakers is an English-language PDF guide to computer-generated short films by Jeremy Cantor. This digital format is available as an instant download after purchase.
The 305-page book combines professional experience, a foreword by Brandon Oldenburg, and chapter-based discussions of fifteen CG short films.
It is presented for readers interested in CG animation, short-film production, visual storytelling, and related creative study.
Secrets of CG: Book Overview
Jeremy Cantor examines the creative and production concerns surrounding computer-generated short films. The book draws on his experience as an animator, storyboard artist, character rigger, and supervisor in the film and video game industries.
The structure centers on fifteen chapters devoted to individual short films and their credited creators. The contents include Fallen Art, Burning Safari, Defective Detective, Doll Face, Hezarfen, Blind Spot, Blip, The Tale of How, A Gentlemen’s Duel, The Backwater Gospel, Frankie Rulez!!!, Meet Buck, Elk Hair Caddis, The Wonder Hospital, and Dragonboy.
A foreword by Brandon Oldenburg discusses storytelling, animation, studio development, and the importance of creating short films as creative calling cards. The book also identifies Cantor’s teaching experience and professional work with major film and game production houses.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Fifteen chapter-based examinations of CG short films.
- Production examples including Fallen Art, Burning Safari, Defective Detective, and The Backwater Gospel.
- Discussion of storytelling and the creative commitment required to bring a short film to the screen.
- A foreword by Brandon Oldenburg on animation, studio building, and creative development.
- Professional context from Jeremy Cantor’s work in animation, visual effects, film, and video games.
- Film titles and credited creators documented in the contents and copyright material.
Why This Book Matters
Secrets of CG Short Filmmakers records a range of computer-generated short films and the creative work behind them. Its chapter structure gives readers a focused way to study individual works within the broader field of CG animation.
The book also connects professional practice with education. Cantor’s background in production and teaching makes the volume relevant to students, animators, filmmakers, and readers researching digital short-film production.
Book Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Secrets of CG Short Filmmakers |
| Author | Jeremy Cantor |
| Foreword | Brandon Oldenburg |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning PTR |
| Publication Date | 2014 |
| Publication Location | 20 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 305 |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 21.8 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 22833459 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4354-6046-1 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4354-6046-4 |
| eISBN-10 | 1-4354-6047-2 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 2013932034 |
| Printed In | United States of America |
| Pages Analyzed Locally | 10 |
| Native Text Pages | 9 |
| Locally OCR-Read Pages | 0 |
| Unreadable Pages | 0 |
| Text Compacted | False |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, not a physical book. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Device features may vary by application.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase as an instant digital download.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF download, so no physical copy is shipped.
Which devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop devices, mobile devices, and reading apps.
Download Secrets of CG Short Filmmakers for focused reading on CG animation and short-film production.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Page Count | 305 |
|---|---|
| Chapter Count | 15 |
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