{"product_id":"cartoon-animation-with-preston-blair-revised-edition-learn-techniques-for-drawing-and-animating-cartoon-characters-paperback","title":"Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!: Learn Techniques for Drawing and Animating Cartoon Characters - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePreston Blair\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy following the lessons in \u003ci\u003eCartoon Animation with Preston Blair\u003c\/i\u003e, you can make any character--person, animal, or object--come to life through animated movement!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While animators must first know how to draw, the animation process involves much more than just good drawing skills. In this new edition, acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair shares his vast practical knowledge to explain and demonstrate the many techniques of cartoon animation. Learn the \u003cb\u003eknowledge and skills \u003c\/b\u003eanimators must have, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to construct \u003cb\u003eoriginal cartoon characters\u003c\/b\u003e by developing a character's shape, personality, features, and mannerisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to animate \u003cb\u003emovements\u003c\/b\u003e such as running, walking, dancing, posing, skipping, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create realistic-looking mouth movements during \u003cb\u003edialogue, \u003c\/b\u003e as well as body movements and facial expressions while the character is speaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finer points of animating a character, including drawing\u003cb\u003e key character poses\u003c\/b\u003e and in-betweens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFull of expert advice from animation pioneer Preston Blair, and packed with \u003cb\u003ehelpful drawings and diagrams, \u003c\/b\u003ethe new edition of \u003ci\u003eCartoon Animation with Preston Blair\u003c\/i\u003e is a book no animation enthusiast should be without. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e THIS REVISED EDITION INCLUDES: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Started\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tools \u0026amp; Materials \u003cbr\u003e Drawing Basics \u003cbr\u003e Animation Methods \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Cartoon Construction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Parts of a Cartoon Character \u003cbr\u003e The Body \u003cbr\u003e The Head \u003cbr\u003e Facial Expressions \u003cbr\u003e The Hands \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Character Design \u0026amp; Development\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cartoon Examples \u003cbr\u003e The Cute Character \u003cbr\u003e The Screwball Type \u003cbr\u003e The \"Pugnacious\" Character \u003cbr\u003e More Animal Characters \u003cbr\u003e Fictional People \u003cbr\u003e Children \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Basic Character Movement\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Comics to Life \u003cbr\u003e Line of Action \u003cbr\u003e Rhythm \u0026amp; Design \u003cbr\u003e Basic Movement \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Animation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Principles \u003cbr\u003e Beyond Simple Movements \u003cbr\u003e Rough Sketches \u003cbr\u003e Balance \u003cbr\u003e Paths of Action \u003cbr\u003e Animation Effects \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Animated Acting\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Expressing an Attitude \u003cbr\u003e Three Rules for Actors \u003cbr\u003e Body Language \u003cbr\u003e Dialogue \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Collector's Series \u003c\/b\u003eoffers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. This series is suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, and each title features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreston Blair \u003c\/b\u003e(1910-1995) was a native Californian who studied art at the Otis Art Institute, as well as illustration under Pruett Carter at Chouinard Art Institute (now California Institute of the Arts). As a member of the California Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society in New York, he exhibited work all over the country. Preston was a fine artist during the early days of full-length feature animation. For the Disney production \u003ci\u003eFantasia\u003c\/i\u003e, he designed and animated the hippos in \"The Dance of the Hours.\" He also animated Mickey Mouse in \u003ci\u003eThe Sorcerer's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e, portions of the classic film \u003ci\u003ePinocchio\u003c\/i\u003e, and the famous scene in \u003ci\u003eBambi\u003c\/i\u003e when the owl talks about love in his \"twitterpated\" speech. At MGM, Preston directed \u003ci\u003eBarney Bear\u003c\/i\u003e short films, and he was well known as the designer and animator of one of Tex Avery's epic shorts \u003ci\u003eRed Hot Riding Hood\u003c\/i\u003e. Preston later moved to Connecticut, where he produced television commercials, educational films, and cartoons, including \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlintstones\u003c\/i\u003e. Before he passed away, he worked as an inventor of interactive TV programs, such as teaching reading through animation and virtual reality games featuring full-sized animated opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.5 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 03, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769230328096,"sku":"9781633228900","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7bfdda40552d2f943827012a64e75ab6.webp?v=1780344019","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/cartoon-animation-with-preston-blair-revised-edition-learn-techniques-for-drawing-and-animating-cartoon-characters-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}