Animator: Survival Kit. Secrets and Methods of Creating Animation, 3D Graphics, and Computer Games

Animation is one of the most popular fields of cinematography, evolving every day. Just yesterday, Walt Disney brought to life the hand-drawn cartoon character Mickey Mouse, and today Pixar studio workers, using computer animation, detail the fibers on Mr. Fantastic's sweater from "The Incredibles"! How did the industry come to this? What skills must every animator possess? What secrets should they know?
"Animator: Survival Kit" is a collection of unique master classes by Richard Williams, Oscar-winning creator of the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" In it, he discusses the fundamental principles of animation, the secrets and nuances of the profession that will be beneficial both for beginners and professionals. Williams urges his readers to "think creatively, but be plausible" and illustrates each of his lessons with interesting examples and vivid illustrations. Anyone who is in any way connected to animation will find many useful tips in this book that will help them reach a new level of skill. And if you're just an enthusiastic viewer, you will be interested to learn the full story of the genre's development and see how your favorite cartoons were created.