Synopses & Reviews
Gentle Giant is a pioneer in applying 3D computer scanning technology to the action-figure and film industry. The book will be a lavishly illustrated history of Gentle Giant, from its founder Karl Meyers humble beginnings hand-carving models to the companys current 3D imaging processes for creating collectibles and future intellectual property development. Inventing Reality will include illustrated step-by-step processes for creating a mini-bust; an articulated action figure; a digital double, from actor to final output; and a giant-sized figure from a digital character.
About the Author
Joe Fordham is the associate editor of
Cinefex Magazine, the industrys premier motion picture technology periodical. Hes worked on visual effects on films such as
Terminator 2 and
Men in Black.
As editor of Cinefex, Jody Duncan has covered the film industry for more than 20 years. She has authored numerous books on the making of films, including Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and Jurassic Park.