Description

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 characters 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 & Materials

Construction of the Head

The Stretch & Squash Principle

Facial Expressions

Line of Action

The Skeleton Foundation

Hand Construction

Character Construction

The Pugnacious Character

The Cute Character

The Screwball Type

The Goofy Character

Movement of Body Masses

Birds

Taking Flight

The Take

Movements of the Two-Legged Figure

Movements of the Four-Legged Figure

Front & Rear Views of Movements

The Skip

The Sneak

The Walk & The Run

Dialogue

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.

Author: Preston Blair
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Published: 05/07/2019
Series: How to Draw & Paint
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 13.50h x 10.00w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781633227736
Language: English