LEARN TO DRAW ANIMATION 1 STEP BY STEP
Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed animator Preston Blair with Animation 1!
SKU: HT350
GTIN: 9781633227736
oin 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 & 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.
