Computer Graphics & Animation Dictionary

Gardner's CG & Animation Dictionary is the consummate guide to the language of the computer graphics and animation world. It contains short and quick definitions of production terms used by visual effects and animation professionals. Hundreds of terms and phrases are defined as well as acronyms and terms related to software packages. Ideal for students and working professionals, this reference is packed with technical, non-technical, career-related titles, and production language. Cel Animation, Clay Animation, Anime, CGI, and all other styles and techniques of animation are also defined along with common graphic design terms. This guide will keep novices and professionals up-to-date in this fast-moving world of Computer Graphics & Animation.

Provides short definitions of 2,000-plus production terms, computer technologies, and visual effects used in animation and graphic design. Intended for those who need to know the meaning of such terms as aspect ratio, character dipstick, dissolve, forced perspective, hierarchical structures, network server, object linking and embedding (OLE), parametric motion control, spot color, and surface mapping. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Garth Gardner is a professor of multimedia and animation. He is a publisher, director and media consultant at GGC, Inc.