The Animator's Survival Kit  (English, Paperback, Williams Richard E.)

This is a great book for anyone who is interested in animation. It is written by the Academy Award-winning animator of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Summary of the Book

Richard Williams is the author of this book, and the man who bridges the gap between the old and new generation of animation. He has been one of the true innovators in animation and has won three Academy Awards for his works. He has always been keen on passing on his knowledge to the new generation of animators. He hopes that they could turn the medium in new directions. This book is based on his master classes that were conducted in the United States and across Europe. He provides the readers with the principles of animation that every animator, whether they are beginners or experts, needs to know. He pushes his readers to “invent but be believable”. There are also illustrations of his points with many drawings. The book is essential for all forms of animation for professionals, students and fans.

About Richard Williams

Richard Williams is a Canadian-British animator. He is best known for serving as the animation director for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and his unfinished film, The Thief and the Cobbler.