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.