Joseph Gilland

Create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. Animation guru Joseph Gilland breaks down the world of special effects animation with clear step-by-step diagrams and explanations on how to create the amazing and compelling images you see on the big screen. Elemental Magic is jam-packed with rich, original illustrations from the author himself which help...

Design beautiful, professional-level animated effects with these detailed step-by-step tutorials from former Disney animator and animated effects expert Joseph Gilland. Filled with beautiful, full-colour artwork, Elemental Magic, Volume II breaks down the animated effect process from beginning to end, including booming explosions, gusting winds, magical incantations, and raging fires. He also breaks down the process of effects "clean-up," as well...