If you're looking for some great animation, story, or film books, you've come to the right place. I have read all of these books myself, and they come personally recommended. Enjoy!
An out-of-print collector's item since 1986, this book describes the methods of Disney character development, including "two-dimensional" first attempts and the discovery of the laws of animation, containing more than 1300 illustrations.
The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In this book, based on his 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.
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.
From one of the co-founders of Pixar Animation Studios, Creativity, Inc. is a book for managers who want to lead their employees to new heights, a manual for anyone who strives for originality, and the first-ever, all-access trip into the nerve center of Pixar Animation.
Capture the force in your life drawing subjects with this practical guide to dynamic drawing techniques - packed with superb, powerfully drawn examples. You'll learn to use rhythm, shape, and line to bring out the life in any subject.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at cartoony computer animation? Then look no further… Cartoon Character Animation with Maya will help you create just that, guiding you through every step of the process including how to incorporate multiple limbs, smears, motion lines and staggers seamlessly into your animation.
If you want to do character facial modeling and animation at the high levels achieved in today’s films and games, this book is for you. While thoroughly covering the basics such as squash and stretch, lip syncs, and much more, this new edition has been thoroughly updated to capture the very newest professional design techniques, as well as changes in software, including using Python to automate tasks.
McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his $450 seminars (considered a must by industry insiders), providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of writing for the screen.
The Anatomy of Story draws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Truby's own unique approach to building an effective, multifaceted narrative.
On Film-Making covers many topics including camera placement, types of shots, and story elements.