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The Animator's Workbook: Step-By-Step Techniques of Drawn Animation

The Animator's Workbookoffers a complete course on the principles and techniques of drawn animation. Stressing that animation is a subtle and exacting art form which breathes life into inanimate drawings, Tony White, an award-winning animator, covers every aspect of the process. He provides technical information and explains in easy-to-follow text and step-by-step illustrations, how to capture movement, expression, and emotion. He shows you how to convncingly animate birds and animals and explores special effects - wind, water, fire, and solid objects - that can add realism, drama, and atmosphere to animation.

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This book takes the mystery out of the animation process and provides sound, reliable guidance and information. Topics include:

Content

The Process of Animation

The Animator's Toolkit

Inbetweening

Head Turns

Walks

Runs

Realistic Touches

Technical Information

Exaggerated Action

The Animal Kingdom

Dialogue

Animated Effects

Backgrounds

Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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