The focal guide to shooting animation

Published in the United Kingdom by Focal Press, The Focal Guide to Shooting Animation is an exceptional and highly collectible technical reference book authored by visual effects innovator and animator Zoran Perisic. Renowned for his expertise in cinematography and optical effects, Perisic provides a clear, step-by-step technical manual covering the practical camera mechanics involved in filming animated sequences. The volume explores rostrum camera setups, field charts, peg bar alignment, frame exposure, lighting control, multiplane setups, and special effects techniques for traditional drawn and stop-motion animation.

The front cover features a olive green background displaying distinct typography at the top reading The FOCAL GUIDE to Shooting Animation, featuring yellow and light green text alongside the signature Focal Press logo icons. Below the title, the photographic illustration depicts a detailed claymation figure of a gentleman in a suit holding a cane standing over several animation drawn model sheets and frame tests on a workspace table. Inside, the pages offer practical diagrams, technical schematics, and instructional guides for mastering animation cinematography. An essential centerpiece collectible for film camera operators, animation historians, stop-motion artists, and classic cinema reference libraries.