Tony White's animator's notebook personal observations on the principles of movement - White, Tony (Focal Press, 2011)
Apprentice yourself to a master of classical animation techniques with this beautiful handbook of insider tips and techniques. Apply age-old techniques to create flawless animations, whether you're working with pencil and animation paper or a 3D application. Author Tony White starts with the basics, and expands his discussion to more advanced topics, like how to animate quadrupeds, working with fluidity and flexibility, and dialogue. White brings years of production experience and even more time as an instructor to the book, ensuring that The Animator's Notebook will serve well as your mentor in a book. The art from the book comes to life in the clips available on the book's web site. You'll get: * An associated website, which brings all the drawings in the book to life to show the presented principles in action * A look into the private notebook of a master animator * Essential classical techniques condensed into a beautiful handbook