A perfect starter text for film studies students, focusing on basic concepts and techniques, analysis of film components, and cinema as a cultural institution.

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

A look at the new generation of moving-image makers who are currently pushing the boundaries 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.