- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Faber & Faber; illustrated edition edition (January 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0571212689
- ISBN-13: 978-0571212682
- Product Dimensions: 28.5 x 24.6 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.9 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #758,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Arguably the best animator working in the field today."--Hollywood Reporter
"Richard is a genius."--Robert Zemeckis (director, Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump)
"Probably one of the most respected draftsmen in the world."--Los Angeles TV Times
"Williams is miles ahead of anyone in the world of animation."--New York Times
"Voted by peers as 'The Animator's Animator'."--Observer
"Richard is a genius."--Robert Zemeckis (director, Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump)
"Probably one of the most respected draftsmen in the world."--Los Angeles TV Times
"Williams is miles ahead of anyone in the world of animation."--New York Times
"Voted by peers as 'The Animator's Animator'."--Observer
Book Description
The definitive working manual on animation, from the triple Academy Award winning Director of Animation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Animation is one of the hottest and most creative areas of film-making today-- and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his more than forty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, and serves as the link between the golden age of animation by hand and the new computer animation successes.
Perhaps even more important, though, has been his dedication to passing along his knowledge to a new generation of animators so that they in turn can push the medium in new directions.
In this book, based on his sold-out Animation Masterclasses in the United States and across Europe attended by animators from The Walt Disney Company, PIXAR, DreamWorks, Blue Sky and Warner Bros, 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.
Animation is one of the hottest and most creative areas of film-making today-- and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his more than forty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, and serves as the link between the golden age of animation by hand and the new computer animation successes.
Perhaps even more important, though, has been his dedication to passing along his knowledge to a new generation of animators so that they in turn can push the medium in new directions.
In this book, based on his sold-out Animation Masterclasses in the United States and across Europe attended by animators from The Walt Disney Company, PIXAR, DreamWorks, Blue Sky and Warner Bros, 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.
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Why animate? Everyone knows it's a lot of hard work doing all those drawings and positions. Read the first page
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The Animator's Survival Kit a life savior!,
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This review is from: Animators Survival Kit (Paperback)
I took a course of 3D and 2D animation and this book was on my shopping list. The price in the stores was ridiculous! I couldn't afford this book! So I decided to check on Amazon if they had it and they did. At a ridiculous affordable price! Amazon saved me just like Richard Williams did for my animation classes!
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A PERSONAL SAVIOR,
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This review is from: Animators Survival Kit (Paperback)
I can't belive I didn't buy this book sooner. I can't believe I haven't reviewed this book sooner. I graduated with a 4 year university degree in classical, traditional animation and this book actually provided more information than my college education. I got it my senior year, just in time for my thesis. His ability to simplify exposure sheets is worth its weight in gold. This book put into practice will give any student a head start. An earlier review said the only reason you shouldn't buy this book is due to bankruptcy. I agree. Wholeheartedly. I can't even believe you are sitting here reading this review instead of buying it. QUICK! BUY IT! You're wasting time that could be used reading it!
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If you want to become either a 2d or 3d animator, this book is a must read.
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