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Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed animator Preston Blair with Animation 1! Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Full of step-by-step sketches, tips, and drawing techniques, this is a comprehensive guide that no cartoon animation enthusiast should be without.Subjects covered in Animation 1 are:Tools & MaterialsConstruction of the HeadThe Stretch & Squash PrincipleFacial ExpressionsLine of ActionThe Skeleton FoundationHand ConstructionCharacter ConstructionThe “Pugnacious” CharacterThe “Cute” CharacterThe “Screwball” TypeThe “Goofy” CharacterMovement of Body MassesBirdsTaking FlightThe “Take”Movements of the Two-Legged FigureMovements of the Four-Legged FigureFront & Rear Views of MovementsThe SkipThe SneakThe Walk & The RunDialogue Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Animation 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.
Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!
Learn techniques for drawing and animating cartoon characters
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
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By following the lessons in Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, you can make any character—person, animal, or object—come to life through animated movement!While animators must first know how to draw, the animation process involves much more than just good drawing skills. In this new edition, acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair shares his vast practical knowledge to explain and demonstrate the many techniques of cartoon animation. Learn the knowledge and skills animators must have, including:How to construct original cartoon characters by developing a character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerismsHow to animate movements such as running, walking, dancing, posing, skipping, and moreHow to create realistic-looking mouth movements during dialogue, as well as body movements and facial expressions while the character is speakingThe finer points of animating a character, including drawing key character poses and in-betweensFull of expert advice from animation pioneer Preston Blair, and packed with helpful drawings and diagrams, the new edition of Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair is a book no animation enthusiast should be without.THIS REVISED EDITION INCLUDES:Chapter 1: Getting StartedTools & MaterialsDrawing BasicsAnimation MethodsChapter 2: Cartoon ConstructionParts of a Cartoon CharacterThe BodyThe HeadFacial ExpressionsThe HandsChapter 3: Character Design & DevelopmentCartoon ExamplesThe Cute CharacterThe Screwball TypeThe “Pugnacious” CharacterMore Animal CharactersFictional PeopleChildrenChapter 4: Basic Character MovementComics to LifeLine of ActionRhythm & DesignBasic MovementChapter 5: AnimationPrinciplesBeyond Simple MovementsRough SketchesBalancePaths of ActionAnimation EffectsChapter 6: Animated ActingExpressing an AttitudeThree Rules for ActorsBody LanguageDialogueThe Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. This series is suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, and each title features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application.