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ostov

10-05-2003, 01:04 AM

Hey guys!:)
I wanne learn how to animate. I dont know how to make the basic walk cycle. I am not thinking at start working on ILM as a anim8, but just know the basics :) So Any books that cover the basics would be great:thumbsup:

ed209

10-05-2003, 05:10 AM

Here's some suggestions for reading material to get you started that really cover the basics:

The Animator's Survival Kit (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0571202284/qid=1065322979/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_2/103-9117163-6341449)
The Animator's Workbook (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0823002292/qid=1065322979/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/103-9117163-6341449?v=glance&s=books)
Cartoon Animation (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1560100842/qid=1065323147/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-9117163-6341449)
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0786860707/qid=1065323147/sr=5-2/ref=cm_lm_asin/103-9117163-6341449?v=glance)

zzacmann

10-05-2003, 08:30 AM

Anything by Richard Williams or Preston Blair. Their books are invaluable for both 2D and 3D animators.

ostov

10-05-2003, 12:12 PM

The "The Animator's Survival Kit" looks good and it is cheap to :)
Have anyone read it yet?

eek

10-05-2003, 07:15 PM

I have that book in front of me everyday at work...its the best!

eek

adavies

10-06-2003, 10:31 AM

Inspired 3D Character animation

also a good book with some different ideas

you mightwant to search for 'Muybridge' on the net too, he took loads of photographs of people walking around so you can see all the poses and the timing

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