The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators

Wow! Got this as a gift for a friend.First off I was surprised by how thick and heavy this book was. It's definitely a must have for those interested in animation and really any art student that's working on dynamic movement.We're both artist, but he's much more into animation than I am. After flipping through the pages, I see that this is also just another good art book for anyone interested in dynamic movement and poses. It also has a couple of pages with a small focus on perspective.Secondly this whole book is just great quality. Glossy and thick pages. For nearly $35 and 380 pages, this is just a great deal. I may look into this for myself if the price were to drop though.I really appreciate how this is not just a technical book, but it's really easy to read. From what I'm looking at, there's no crazy jargon and or pretentious writing.

Every Animator should have this! I've read and referred back to it several times and never been disappointed.

Perfect for people who wanna get into animation, or need a guide

Very detailed. Lots of visual examples. So excited to have it my collection.

I am mostly a self-taught 2D traditional animator. This book has a fountain of information. Most of the big animation studios have the first and second edition, in their information/reference library. You can learn how to animate, by using this book with the foundations and beyond to begin making your own animation.I just bought it not too long ago and started reading on day one; and being a 2D Animator for over fifteen years - there is so much more I have yet learned from this book. A definite must have for all old and new animators.

This is a beautiful high quality book of how to draw step by step that I purchased for my thirteen year old grandson. However, after thumbing through it, I discovered to my shock there were multiple drawings of bare breasted women and a few full nudity. Just not appropriate for a 13 year old. Perhaps the book details should include a warning for teens.

Good explanation about animation. Enjoyed by young animator.