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The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit?Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his fifty years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators, winning three Academy Awards and serving as the link between Disney's golden age of animation by hand and the new computer animation exemplified by Toy Story. Perhaps even more important, though, has been his dedication in passing along his knowledge to a new generation of animators so that they in turn could push the medium in new directions. In this book, based on his sold-out master classes in the United States and across Europe, 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. Review: Best Book For Animators And Also Best For Beginners - The Best Book Someone Can Have It He/She Is Doing Animation Work. Also Helpful For 3D Projects As Well As 2D. Review: The Epic level book for every Artists! - I read this book in my childhood art school! I wanted it so badly... but for the high price I couldn't even ask for it from anyone! In my mind, I was determind that I will buy it one day... when I could afford it myself! I was planning to buy this book for years since I started doing animation and digital art!! Finally I have it now! It's like one of the "Dream comes true" moment for me! ❤️ Initially, I wanted the paperback version, but it was unavailable (also showing High Price) for a long time! After a long wait, I decided to buy the Hardcover version (Price was almost same as the paperback version, also I got some debit card discounts)!! And I don't regret it!! It's THE BEST!! worth every penny... 💖✨
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,541 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Cinema & Broadcast (Books) #42 in Handicrafts, Decorative Arts & Crafts #820 in Reference (Books) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,946) |
| Dimensions | 23.75 x 2.54 x 27.69 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 086547897X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0865478978 |
| Item Weight | 1 kg 660 g |
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 392 pages |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux; Fourth Edition, Revised (25 September 2012); Macmillan Publishers Ireland Limited; Product Safety Contact; [email protected] |
A**A
Best Book For Animators And Also Best For Beginners
The Best Book Someone Can Have It He/She Is Doing Animation Work. Also Helpful For 3D Projects As Well As 2D.
R**J
The Epic level book for every Artists!
I read this book in my childhood art school! I wanted it so badly... but for the high price I couldn't even ask for it from anyone! In my mind, I was determind that I will buy it one day... when I could afford it myself! I was planning to buy this book for years since I started doing animation and digital art!! Finally I have it now! It's like one of the "Dream comes true" moment for me! ❤️ Initially, I wanted the paperback version, but it was unavailable (also showing High Price) for a long time! After a long wait, I decided to buy the Hardcover version (Price was almost same as the paperback version, also I got some debit card discounts)!! And I don't regret it!! It's THE BEST!! worth every penny... 💖✨
P**I
Unexpectedly good quality of paper
Wasn't expecting thick and durable quality of paper that is somewhat water resistant a little. Normally, regular paper won't reflect light, but this one does. It is an one time investment book that has everything that a beginner needs to know about the world of animation. It can last for a decade if used constantly with care of not tearing it down by ruff handling. If you are worried about its accessibility because of its thickness, my personal opinion is, once you have purchased it, it's yours to maintain, you can get it spiral binding by seperating sections by topic.
S**A
Book is good but have damaged bottom a little.
Damaged from the bottom and a few pages have been impacted but over all book is great with the paper quality being good..
R**N
Best
This was a wonder for me and the most best experience to be taken, I have it from years and still now it's the best
M**J
Must opt
Very good book.
R**E
Goat
It's worth it
L**.
Excellent book!
This book is the original U.S print in excellent condition. Kudos to Amazon
U**K
The basics of the animation
The book arrived without damage, it is heavy book and so useful for artists who want to begin to learn animation from zero, I saw a video about the book before buy it, I'm so excited to begin learn animation for add new skill on my art career.
M**O
+ was für ein geniales Buch +
Ich musste für eine Hausarbeit einen Zeichentrickfilm bzw. Animationsfilm zeichnen und schätzte mich nicht zu den besten Zeichnern. Seit Richard Williams liebe ich Animation. Dieses Buch deckt alles ab, was man als Animator braucht, es wurde mir selbst von einem Animator empfohlen. Dieses Buch begleitet mich überallhin und ist mittlerweile mein stetiger Begleiter auch jetzt in der 3D Animation. Alleine, dass dieses Buch neben mir liegt bereitet mir schon Freude. Es sind alle, wirklich alle Animationsregeln perfekt erklärt. Das schönste dabei ist, dass jede Regel, alles Vorgaben und Inhalte begeleitet sind von Richard Williams Anekdoten und Erinnerungen, wie es dazu kam, wie er es gelernt hatte, warum es Sinn macht. Wie er Fehler beging und wie wir sie vermeiden können. Weil ich jetzt ein Buch habe mit dem ich absolut und sofort erkennen kann, was ich wie animieren muss und warum es einfach anders nicht geht. Selbst wenn das eigentliche Verständnis für Perspektiven und den eigentlichen Bewegungsapparat nicht da ist hilft dieses Buch. Dieses Buch besteht eigentlich aus mehr Bildern als Text. Die extended Version beinhaltet noch zusätzlich Tieranimation auf zusätzlichen 30 Seiten ca. Von Squash und Strech zu Weight und Arcs. Es ist wirklich alles drin. Zuerst kommt es einem so vor, als wäre das Buch zu 70% aus nur Walkanimationen bestehen, aber es sind Beispiele für wirklich alles da drin, was ein Animator schnell mal nachschlagen könnte. Es gibt mittlerweile das Buch als DVD Ausgabe mit den Animationen in Bewegung und Richard delivers an dieser Stelle exakt auf den Punkt, wie im Buch. Ich habe mich erst einmal über Dick Williams erkundigt, bevor ich mir dieses Buch gekauft habe. Zu der Zeit gab es auch noch die alte Auflage ohne Extended Inhalt und ich war mir nicht sicher welche ich mir auch noch von beiden holen soll. Vielleicht hatte er nicht das Glück sein Monsterprojekt mit "The Thief and the Cobbler" fertig zu stellen, aber nachdem ich die Doku "The thief who never gave up" gesehen habe war dieses Buch ein Instakauf, den ich niemals bereuen könnte. Den durch meine Informationen die ich einholte um dieses Buch zu kaufen fing ich an Animation für mich zu entdecken. Wer animieren will und ein Buch braucht welches ihm sofort auf den Punkt genau vorzeichnet, wie es steht mit diesem Buch auf der richtigen Seite und supported jemanden, der sich nicht hinter besserwissertum versteckt, sondern wirklich weiß, nein eher lebt, was er dort schreibt.
C**S
All-Time Great Resource for All Animators
The go-to book for learning animation and for animation reference, great print quality, lots of information, and beautiful drawings. Get the Extended Edition, as that one has even more information (about 382 pages), which is fantastic! Highly recommended!
Á**.
Libro indispensable para animadores
Este libro te ayuda a saber animar de manera teorica, enseñándoles lo que son los Keyframes, los In-between, los 12 principios de animación, entre otras.
M**A
Livro é uma obra prima, mas veio danificado
Qualquer pessoa que esteja remotamente envolvida com animação já poderá aprender alguma coisa com esse livro, não importa o nível de habilidade. Ele ensina coisas básicas, avançadas e dá um pouco de contexto na história de Richard Williams, ou seja, está completíssimo. A única coisa que eu gostaria de comentar negativamente é que ele veio danificado, e isso ficou aparente na parte de baixo de todas as páginas. Ficaria tudo perfeito se ele fosse embalado com um pouco mais de carinho. :,)
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