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Here are some mini-reviews of
what we consider the finest books available for learning the art of
animation. Click on the name of the book to read more reviews or order.
Cartoon
Animation
by Preston Blair
This thick trade
paperback is the ultimate primer for creating cartoon animation by classic processes. Preston Blair was a star animator at Disney Studios where he animated the hippos in Fantasia, and at MGM Studios where he worked on Red Hot Riding Hood, among other shorts. Mr. Blair also animated an entire episode in the first season of The Flintstones.
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How to Animate
Film Cartoons
(How to Draw and Paint Series)
by Preston Blair
 This oversize
edition from Walter Foster Books is thin, but it packs a whallop! I used this
as a textbook when I served as Dean of Animation at Inkspinner Schools of Art in the
early 1990s. This book is great for those who would like a low cost alternative
to the other texts listed here, but with all the information needed for a good start.
Perfect for the budding cartoonist! The
material in this book is also included in Preston Blair's Cartoon Animation
(above).
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The Animator's
Workbook
 by
Tony White
This book has more in-depth
coverage of precise processes, such as lip sync, different types of walk cycles, head
movements, and much more. Tony White worked in the British animation industry, producing
many award-winning TV commercials. The tutorials are fantastic.
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Animation from
Script to Screen
 by Shamus Culhane
This book is just as
comprehensive as the Tony White book but it gives a different perspective on character
animation. When you read this book, you will learn what is really important in
animation--not making pretty pictures, but drawing lots of great poses very quickly.
Intended for those who are serious about a career in cel animation, the tips and
techniques revealed here are equally helpful to 3D artists who want to animate characters
convincingly. An instant classic.
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