| The Animator's Survival Kit--Revised Edition: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators |  | Author: Richard Williams
Publisher: Faber Faber
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Edition: Second Edition
Pages: 392
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Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 9.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0571238343
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.5347
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Publication Date: December 8, 2009
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DIVThe definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind IWho Framed Roger Rabbit?/IBRBRAnimation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his fifty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, winning three Academy Awards and serving as the link between Disney's golden age of animation by hand and the new computer animation exemplified by IToy Story/I. BRBRPerhaps even more important, though, has been his dedication in passing along his knowledge to a new generation of animators so that they in turn could push the medium in new directions. In this book, based on his sold-out master classes in the United States and across Europe, Williams provides the underlying principles of animation that every animator--from beginner to expert, classic animator to computer animation whiz --needs. Urging his readers to "invent but be believable," he illustrates his points with hundreds of drawings, distilling the secrets of the masters into a working system in order to create a book that will become the standard work on all forms of animation for professionals, students, and fans.BR/DIV
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 Good, but... August 27, 2010
Douglas Curtis
I liked this book, but I wish he had separated his autobiographical commentary from his thoughts and tips on animation.(The other artists he's encountered and worked with are fascinating, and it always seemed like there was more to tell, but it was like he suddenly remembered, "oh yeah, I'm writing a book on animation.") I would have gladly read an autobiography on Richard Williams. The cartoons of him with the other artists, especially the one where he gets yelled at for asking about listening to music while animating are classic!
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br /So, yes a lot of great tips on animation, stuff I never imagined. I just wish it was pared out. I don't think it's as well organized as it could have been. Some things he mentioned he would do in the early part of the book, he never really got to. It could have been edited better. I'm not getting down on him. I actually learned A LOT of things from him. Just in a round-about way.
If you're a teacher or student of animation - this is a MUST HAVE! July 31, 2010
J. Jaco (L.A., CA)
The best part of this book is its recognition of the PROCESS of learning something as marvelously complex as cartoon animation. It is filled with anecdotal views of what and how one learns to do it all better and more believably. It also captures the skills and determination of many of the great artists from the golden age of animation.
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br /It is also unapologetic about being entirely about cartoon (drawn) animation, even though the author does recognize that most of the principles he discusses have validity to all forms of animation.
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br /As a teacher (and student) of animation, I enjoyed reading this book from cover to cover. The first 20 pages are a useful summary of the main historical moments in the development of animation, and the next 15 are all about Life Drawing skills, and the next four talk about basic animation timing. The first real anecdote of many breaks in at this point, and then the author returns to direct information exposition thereafter, but these anecdotes can often make it somewhat distracting to find the useful bits amongst the reminiscences.
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br /Nevertheless, it's worth the read in spite of the editorial comments, and sometimes because of them. The included DVD (I have the expanded edition) is fun to watch, and brings to "life" some of the examples discussed in print.
An Animator's Must Have! July 28, 2010
Heather Hummons
As an Animation graduate student, I can tell you that this item is a necessity for any aspiring animator. I frequently refer to it for all my projects and school work.
Expanded edition!, magnificent.. July 4, 2010
Ronald
I am very grateful for the infinite knowledge that gives us the mentor Richard Williams for completing its publication. Thanks ...
Essential for all animators June 22, 2010
Wilmar Luna (Hamilton, NJ USA)
This book is absolutely vital for any animator who is learning their craft. Even if you are an advanced animator the author has crucial tips and techniques to make your animations really come to life. Identifying where lines are supposed to go or even finding ways to cheat the system in order to make your cartoons goofier or more vibrant, this book is a must have. It doesn't matter if you are doing 3d modeling or compositions in After Effects, techniques in this book are universal and are passed down from masters of animation.
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