Moving Innovation: A History of Computer Animation
I can't think of a better guide to the vast history of computer animation than Tom Sito. He witnessed much of this story first-hand, then set about researching the rest with clear-eyed interest and unbridled curiosity. He has done a great service for anyone interested in this still-evolving medium -- and for posterity.(Leonard Maltinfilm historian, author ofOf Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons)Moving Innovationis the most complete, organized, and readable account of the formation of the CG industry I have seen. As an educator, I can easily see this text assigned as required reading for animation and film students. Tom Sito's writing is very conversational and straightforward, and this book will be of great interest to anyone in or studying the field of CG.(Peter WeisharDean of Entertainment Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design)Moving Innovationhelps us to discover the history of computer animation, from pioneers of experimental animation to inventors, artists, animators, engineers, and technicians who revolutionized the cinema. With his passion, enthusiasm, and encyclopedic knowledge, Tom Sito makes this exciting journey essential to our understanding of this technical and artistic revolution.(Pierre Lamberthistorian of animation)It isn't often that I read a text book that is a real page turner, but Tom Sito's new bookMoving Innovation, A History of Computer Animationis definitely a must-read.(Nancy Denney-PhelpsSprockets)Tom Sito's new book isthedefinitive take on computer animation history and CG's rapid rise.(Fred PattenAnimation World Network)There are a lot of books about computer graphics, but some demand more attention than others. One of those is a book by Tom Sito calledMoving Innovation.(Computer Graphics World)The book is very pleasant to read, beautifully written, punctuated with savory stories, and illustrated with a remarkable collection of archive images. I can recommend this as a first-class piece of literature for computer or cinema enthusiasts, as well as for anyone who loves reading a good story.(Svetlana SegarceanuComputing Reviews)