Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual
by Tom Brierton
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Author: Tom BriertonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-03-05
ISBN: 0786412445
Number of pages: 111
Publisher: McFarland & Company
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Book Review: Terrfic Resource for Armature Machining
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very reticent in purchasing this book after reading all of the reviews. It is true that the pictures are not the highest resolution, are in black and white and the total number of pages is few. However that doesn't negate what a wonderful resource this book is. This is the first book I have seen that goes into such depth in how to machine armatures from aluminum and steel. Other books gloss over this process. This text is focused solely on that process which is exactly what I was looking for. If you are looking for text that covers the whole scope of stop motion animation, this is not that book. However, if you are looking for further insight into this specialized process, this book is a great investment.
Summary of Stop-Motion Armature Machining: A Construction Manual
Stop-motion puppet animation is one of the most unusual and demanding art forms in the world. It uses a variety of skills, including design, sculpting, metal work, mold making and casting, taxidermy, filmmaking, storytelling and acting, and can be seen in the simplest commercial spots on television to more complex animated shorts and science fiction and fantasy feature films.This work, with over 200 photographs and illustrations, demonstrates the construction of armatures for film industry stop-motion puppets and the technical aspects of how to machine metal into the desired shape. It describes in detail the milling machine and the metal lathe, the two main tools used in constructing the armature, other cutting tools, and how the anatomical makeup of the puppet determines the armature design.
The book then examines the six main types of joints used in armature construction: the sandwich plate ball-and-socket joint, the ball-and-socket collet joint, the step-block ball-and-socket joint, the swivel joint, the hinge joint, and the universal joint. Also described are the different types of metals used in armature construction.
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