{"product_id":"cartooning-animation-1-with-preston-blair-learn-to-animate-step-by-step-paperback","title":"Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair: Learn to Animate Step by Step - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePreston Blair\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed animator Preston Blair with \u003ci\u003eAnimation 1!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. \u003cb\u003eLearn to develop a cartoon character's shape, personality, features, and mannerisms\u003c\/b\u003e; \u003cb\u003ehow to create movements\u003c\/b\u003e, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and \u003cb\u003etips on using lines of action\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecreating realistic motion\u003c\/b\u003e. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, \u003ci\u003eAnimation 1\u003c\/i\u003e is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Full of \u003cb\u003estep-by-step sketches, tips, and drawing techniques, \u003c\/b\u003e this is a comprehensive guide that no cartoon animation enthusiast should be without. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Subjects covered in \u003ci\u003eAnimation 1\u003c\/i\u003e are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction of the Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Stretch \u0026amp; Squash Principle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial Expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine of Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Skeleton Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Pugnacious\" Character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Cute\" Character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Screwball\" Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Goofy\" Character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement of Body Masses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking Flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Take\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovements of the Two-Legged Figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovements of the Four-Legged Figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront \u0026amp; Rear Views of Movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Skip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sneak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Walk \u0026amp; The Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Designed for beginners, the How to Draw \u0026amp; Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that \u003cb\u003eintroduces artists to basic tools and materials\u003c\/b\u003e and includes \u003cb\u003esimple step-by-step lessons\u003c\/b\u003e for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. \u003ci\u003eAnimation 1\u003c\/i\u003e allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.\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. 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