Highlighted Books
Learning Animation
These books offer a wealth of knowledge on the art and techniques of animation, covering everything from basic principles to advanced skills, and are invaluable resources for anyone looking to learn or improve their animation skills.
Walt Stanchfield's writings represent the quintessential refresher for fine artists and film professionals, and it is a vital tutorial for students who are now poised to be part of another new generation in the art form.
A comprehensive guide to gesture, movement, posing, and design, in figurative drawing. Foreword by Aaron Blaise. Bring movement, life, and believability to your drawings. Samantha Youssef's Movement & Form brings greater understanding of the gesture and body mechanics of a pose, and trains the artist to carry those qualities through in the design and aesthetic of the figure in his or her drawings.
In this book, based on Richard Williams 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
Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation is packed with information about drawing the human form in a simplified way, for animators, illustrators, character designers and comic artists. It emphasizes simplified structure, balance and posing with sequential images.
Timing for Animation has been one of the pillars of animation since it was first published in 1981. Now this 40th anniversary edition captures the focus of the original and enhances this new edition with fresh images, techniques, and advice from world-renowned animators.
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Recently Released "Art of Books"
Recently released animated and live action movie art books feature stunning visuals and behind-the-scenes insights that offer fans an immersive experience into the intricate world of animation and film.
The Art of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish celebrates the studio’s latest installment from the Shrek universe, presenting hundreds of character designs and concept art from the making of the movie, along with exclusive interviews from the writers, artists, and filmmakers who brought this story to life.
The Art of Strange World highlights the stunning artwork from the film's creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details.
Illustrated with stunning visuals, this deluxe volume follows the remarkable creative journey that brought Pinocchio to the screen, from del Toro’s early ideas for the adaptation, through to character design, puppet building, and the meticulous animation process. Featuring interviews with del Toro and a wide range of the film’s key creatives, this is the definitive story behind the birth of a brand-new Pinocchio.
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