Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed animator Preston Blair with Animation 1!
 
Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Full of step-by-step sketches, tips, and drawing techniques, this is a comprehensive guide that no cartoon animation enthusiast should be without.

Subjects covered in Animation 1 are:

Tools & Materials
Construction of the Head
The Stretch & Squash Principle
Facial Expressions
Line of Action
The Skeleton Foundation
Hand Construction
Character Construction
The “Pugnacious” Character
The “Cute” Character
The “Screwball” Type
The “Goofy” Character
Movement of Body Masses
Birds
Taking Flight
The “Take”
Movements of the Two-Legged Figure
Movements of the Four-Legged Figure
Front & Rear Views of Movements
The Skip
The Sneak
The Walk & The Run
Dialogue

 
Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Animation 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.