Traditional animation systems of inter changeable characteristics, predictable story telling and limited movements are being overturned by a new generation of character designers who are redefining the craft. Pictoplasma’s second volume of the Characters in Motion series documents the latest developments of this revolution in a DVD and book set, which showcases over 50 forward-looking, stylistically outstanding studios, animators and designers in three hours of programming. The 64 page, full colour book gives in-depth information on the creators, presenting insight into their process of creation, from the first sketch and visual reference to the finished character in its unique visual system.
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PICTOPLASMA characters in motion 2
(Book & DVD)
Pictoplasma Publishing, Berlin
including more than 60 cutting edge, character-driven animations
by Jun seo Hahm, Ben Hibon, Tim Hope, Hornet Inc., Kangaroo Alliance, Guilherme Marcondes, Carolina Melis, Mixtape Club, Model Robot, Motomichi Nakamura, Grant Orchard, Nexus, Panda Panther, Passion Pictures, Plushood, Yannick Puig, David O’ Reilly, Santa Maria, Fons Schiedon, and more...
3 hour DVD, Stereo, all zones
64 pages book, 14 cm x 19 cm
Distribution: Actar-D, Barcelona
ISBN PAL: 3-9810458-4-X
ISBN NTSC: 3-9810458-5-8
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The
Character Encyclopaedia delivers an in-depth exploration of
the latest tendencies in contemporary character design and art,
spanning drawing, design and painting to its use in installations
and sculpture. Building on the graphical roots of today’s
character culture, the selection examines the essential qualities
that enable these reduced character depictions to hit home with
the universal power of anthropomorphic appeal. But Pictoplasma
not only creates the world’s first Encyclopaedia of figurative
design - by cataloguing the characters as independent life-forms
of their own right, the compilation enables to examine similarities
and permutations of globally recurring motifs and styles.
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| THE CHARACTER
ENCYCLOPAEDIA
Pictoplasma Publishing, Berlin
The leather-bound volume features work by over 250 artists,
designers and newcomers, including Ana Bagayan, Friends With
You, Fons Schiedon, eBoy, Akinori Oishi, Koralie, Doma, Gary
Baseman, Tim Biskup, Klaus Haapaniemi, Eun-Ha Paek, Nicholas
Deakin, Shoboshobo, Gary Taxali and many more…
396 pages, 18,4 x 22,3 cm
Price: $60.00 EUR 49.50
ISBN: 3-9810458-3-1
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Pictoplasma proudly presents its latest publication:
a unique DVD/book set, exploring the very best of contemporary
character design in animation, music visuals and motion graphics.
Following up on the best selling Pictoplasma book series, the
DVD/book set focuses on cutting edge character design re-claiming
the world of animation!
The 96 page, full colour, hard-cover book provides in-depth
information on creators, studios and animators, presenting their
latest and all time favourite work and grounding the animation
on the DVD in the context of a wider character design practice.
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characters in motion
(Book & DVD)
Pictoplasma Publishing, Berlin
including more than 90 cutting edge, character-driven animations
by 1st Ave Machine, Bessy & Combe, Eugene & BirG, Fons
Schiedon, Lobo, Monkeehub, Peskimo, Pleix, Psyop, Saiman Chow,
Sprite, Studio Aka, Tokyoplastic, Trunk, Waytion, Woof Wan-
Bau and more...
3 hour DVD, Stereo, all zones
96 pages book, 14 cm x 19 cm
Distribution: Actar-D, Barcelona
ISBN PAL: 3-9810458-0-7
ISBN NTSC: 3-9810458-2-3
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Now
the limited edition Pictoplasma Character Colouring and Activity
Book allows you to join forces with the international masters
of cute and cool character aesthetics: 64 pages of illustration
outlines hungry for colour, virginal join-the-dots mysteries
and tons of spot-the-difference games, character puzzles and
labyrinths, printed on rough 'n' tough colouring paper in a
high-gloss dust cover, with a surprise sticker and other mouth-watering
goodies.
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PICTOPLASMA!
the character colouring and activity book
Pictoplasma Publishing, Berlin
With illustrational double spreads by Gary Baseman (USA), Büro
Destruct (CH), eBoy (GER), Emily the Strange (USA), Flying Fortress
(GER), Freaklub (SP), Pete Fowler (UK), David Horvath (USA),
i like drawing (UK), Fons Schiedon (NL), Obey Giant (USA), and
many more..
64 pages book, 17 cm x 24 cm
Distribution: Actar-D, Barcelona
ISBN: 3-9810458-1-5
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| Avoiding
the lure of creating a straightforward sequel or the simple
repetition of the winning formula, pictoplasma has once again
distilled a fine selection of first-rate works from over 9,000
entries. While the traditional role of these loveable icons
as commercial branding tools remains important, this volume
delves even deeper into the world of contemporary character
design, additionally focussing on their wider usage outside
of the printed page. No matter if it's sculptures, installations,
graphical work, street art, urban vinyl toys, dolls or fine
art, for pictoplasma its all about the power of reduced and
abstract character visualization, and its usage as an global
language.
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PICTOPLASMA
2
contemporary character design and art
Die Gestalten Verlag, Berlin
forewords by: Takashi Murakami, Philip Hunt // including work
from: Boris Hoppek, Devilrobots, Friends with you, Genevieve Gauckler,
James Jarvis, KAWS, Mari-chan, Marie Caillou, Medicom Toy, Namco,
Paul McCarthy, Pete Fowler, Sanrio, Sony Creative, Takashi Murakami,
The London Police,
224 pages, 24 x 30 cm
Price: $50.00 EUR 42.00 £28
ISBN: 3-89955-021-8
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the first ever documentation of modern character design, presents
a comprehensive overview of this truly global graphic language
and illustrates the remarkable status figures with lively traits
and faces have achieved in our society, culminating in a visual
feast. As likeable, global identifiers they act as indispensable
mediators in the era of multimedia, serving purposes as diverse
as branding, logo design, game design, web design, icons or
mascots. Selected from more than 6,000 excellent entries Pictoplasma
offers both independent artists and corporations an international
platform.
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PICTOPLASMA
Die Gestalten Verlag, Berlin
forewords by: Olaf Nicolai, Francois Chalet // including work
from: 123Klan, Jim Avignon, Büro Destruct, Francois Chalet,
Cosmic Debris, Device, eBoy, Furi Furi, Futurefarmers, Madreal,
KM7,
Lela Lee, Lowrez, Mach 5 Design, Mumbleboy, Netbaby, Nintendo,
Ot-to, Piromi, QuickHoney, Rinzen, Sega, Snowcat Home, Sweden...
216 pages, 24 x 30 cm
Price: $50.00 EUR40.00 £27.99
ISBN: 3-931126-58-7
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PICTOPLASMA weekly calendars
2004 + 2005
Die Gestalten Verlag, Berlin
Unique and lovingly compiled selections of contemporary character
design and art as a weekly calendar.
With one piece of work by internationally renown artists for each
week the Pictoplasma Calendar will guide you through and surprise
you throughout the year.
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