The Animator's Workbook: Step-By-Step Techniques of Drawn Animation

Since I wrote my first review for this book back in college... I left it rather vague. Time to be clear about what this book is about.I did have the pleasure of having Tony as my professor.His down to earth teaching style kept the classroom moving and motivated.In this book Tony covers all the aspects and equipment you need to get started with 2D animation.For those of you with interest, this book covers bipeds and quadrupeds.If you are getting into 2D or 3D, this is one reference book I would always have handy on the shelf.If you are a serious animator look for Tony's Bible.I call it the bible since it is over 500 pages (there is a reference book and a half).Animation from Pencils to Pixels: Classical Techniques for the Digital Animator

This book is great. I couldn't put it down. From the front page to the very last the book will open up new ideas and concepts. These tips will make your animation come to life. You will not get professional out comes on the first try. But with practice your one step closer to producing a top of the line film. No pain no gain. So start reading...

I am a college student in video game design (and a 3D modeler). Every animation class with have this book as a recommended read if not the required textbook. There is a reason! The concepts work on old cel animation as well as with digital animation packages (3dsmax, maya, blender). Acting and expression are deeply explored as well to give your animations life.

I bought this book a while ago, but recently got my hands on Richard Williams' "The Animator's Survival Kit" and it is astonishingly stronger in every way. I just bought that one tonight actually. Skip this one and go straight to Williams' book, it is strong for beginners, and even stronger for people like myself who need something more detailed and insightful than "The Animator's Workbook." I didn't know there was more that I could learn about the basics and subtleties for a great foundation until I read "Survival Kit." Please learn from my mistake and do yourself a favor by buying that one. You'll be way ahead of the curve.

Goood， good context. Exactly what my teacher required.

I've been happy with this book! It breaks down animation techniques in an understandable way, and I like following along with the exercises. Although I've studied some animation before, it covers some things that I've never thought about before, like how our heads turn on arcs and such.

This is a must have for an artist's library. The product arrived on time, and in the condition requested. Thank you!

Great book!!