Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2866
Points per Word
0.000174
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Readers discover how CGI artists use creativity, computer skills, and the latest technology to produce the characters, landscapes, and effects seen in movies and TV shows.
Quick Summary
This book pulls back the curtain on Hollywood magic, showing kids exactly how CGI artists design the creatures and worlds they see on big screens. Readers get an inside look at how animators use math, art, and powerful software to build everything from flying dragons to crashing asteroids. If your kid loves "The Art of Disney's Frozen" or devours behind-the-scenes featurettes, this book satisfies their hunger for movie secrets. Perfect for curious kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who spend hours watching animated movies and wondering how they're made.