New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1988. Very Good condition. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. Flat spine. Not price clipped ($18.95). No remainder mark. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. 8.25" wide by 11" tall. Illustrated with 310 drawings, 250 in full-color. From the publisher: "The first definitive book on drawn animation techniques THE ANIMATOR'S WORKBOOK offers 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 animate drawings, Tony White, an award-winning animator, covers every aspect of the process THE ANIMATOR'S WORKBOOK takes the mystery out of the animation process, providing sound, reliable guidance and information." It was this book's author who did the award-winning animation for the film, Pink Panther Strikes Again, among many others. Includes chapters on: the animator's toolkit; inbetweening; head turns; walks; runs; exaggerated action; dialogue; backgrounds; etc. Index. 1st printing of First Softcover Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. 160pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Title

The Animator's Workbook, Step-by-Step Techniques of Drawn Animation

Publisher

Watson-Guptill Publications, New York

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0823002292

ISBN 13

9780823002290

Binding

Paperback

Edition

1st printing of First Softcover Edition.

Condition

Very Good condition

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The Animator's Workbook offers 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.

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

About the Author

Tony White, one of Britain's foremost animators, was head of design and background on the animated television series Jackson Five, and won first prize at the Chicago Film Festival, with his first short film, Quartet. He assisted Richard Williams, the internationally acclaimed film director, on A Christmas Carol, which won an Academy Award for animation. White lives in London with his wife and two daughters.

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