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* Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Animation_Day International Animation Day] October 28''', the International Animation Day (IAD) was an international observance proclaimed in 2002 by the ASIFA as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation. | * Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Animation_Day International Animation Day] October 28''', the International Animation Day (IAD) was an international observance proclaimed in 2002 by the ASIFA as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation. | ||
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* Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_Blair Preston Blair]''''s '''''Cartoon Animation''''' (1994), a 224-page book which compiles most of the content from his previous books. '''The best reference for animators.''' | * Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_Blair Preston Blair]''''s '''''Cartoon Animation''''' (1994), a 224-page book which compiles most of the content from his previous books. '''The best reference for animators.''' | ||
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* [http://Animation-Studio-Stuff.Blogspot.com/2009/05/animation-books.html Animation Studio Stuff's recommended books.] | * [http://Animation-Studio-Stuff.Blogspot.com/2009/05/animation-books.html Animation Studio Stuff's recommended books.] | ||
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* '''[https://Agora.Community Agora.Community]''' - a free to join online community for artists in the animation industry of all skill levels, and their website serves as its learning hub. At Agora.Community, they believe that to get good at anything you need to follow this basic three step recipe. Learn, create, iterate. | * '''[https://Agora.Community Agora.Community]''' - a free to join online community for artists in the animation industry of all skill levels, and their website serves as its learning hub. At Agora.Community, they believe that to get good at anything you need to follow this basic three step recipe. Learn, create, iterate. | ||
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Book cover of Cartoon Animation (1994) by Preston Blair is the best reference for animators.
Book cover of Understanding Comics.
Book cover of Bridgman's Complete Guide To Drawing From Life.
- Wikipedia: International Animation Day October 28, the International Animation Day (IAD) was an international observance proclaimed in 2002 by the ASIFA as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation.
Animation books
- Wikipedia: Preston Blair's Cartoon Animation (1994), a 224-page book which compiles most of the content from his previous books. The best reference for animators.
- Available on Amazon, from $23 to $69.
- Wikipedia: Understanding Comics (1993) by Scott McCloud, masterfully explains visual language clearly, simply, and deeply with greater applications beyond just comic books.
- Available on Amazon, from $29 to $59.
- Animation: The Basic Principles by Brain Lemay
- Available on his website: BrianLemay.com Books for $45.
- Wikipedia: George Bridgman's classic books on human anatomy and life-drawing remain unsurpassed.
- Available on Amazon.
- Wikipedia: Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life, overkill for anyone but animation enthusiasts.
- Animation Studio Stuff's recommended books.
Animation sites
- Agora.Community - a free to join online community for artists in the animation industry of all skill levels, and their website serves as its learning hub. At Agora.Community, they believe that to get good at anything you need to follow this basic three step recipe. Learn, create, iterate.
- AnimationMeat.com
- Animation-Studio-Stuff.Blogspot.com for Students - Sources & Suggestions for setting up an Animation Workspace for Hand-drawn Animation.
- AWN.com
- Wikipedia: Animation World Network
- LightfootLtd.com
- Studio-Technique.com - an artistic training studio dedicated to the artistic development of professional and amateur artists. ~ Samantha Yousseff, artistic director.
- Wikipedia: Category:Animation navigational boxes
- Wikipedia: Portal:Animation
- Wikipedia: Template:Animation
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