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| + | [[File:Cartoon Animation (1994) by Preston Blair, book cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Book cover of '''''Cartoon Animation''''' (1994) by [https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_Blair Preston Blair] is the best reference for animators.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Understanding Comics, book cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Book cover of '''''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Comics Understanding Comics]'''''.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Bridgman's Complete Guide To Drawing From Life, book cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Book cover of '''''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bridgman Bridgman]'s Complete Guide To Drawing From Life'''''.]] | ||
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[[Animation resources]] | [[Animation resources]] | ||
* 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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| + | == [[Animation books]] == | ||
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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.''' | ||
| + | *: Available on [https://www.Amazon.ca/Cartoon-Animation-Collectors-Preston-Blair/dp/1560100842 Amazon], from '''$23 to $69'''. | ||
| + | * Wikipedia: '''''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Comics Understanding Comics]''''' (1993) by Scott McCloud, masterfully explains [[visual language]] clearly, simply, and deeply with greater applications beyond just comic books. | ||
| + | *: Available on [https://www.Amazon.ca/s?k=Understanding+comics Amazon], from '''$29 to $59'''. | ||
| + | * '''''Animation: The Basic Principles''''' by Brain Lemay | ||
| + | *: Available on his website: [https://www.BrianLemay.com/Books/books.html BrianLemay.com Books] for '''$45'''. | ||
| + | * Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bridgman George Bridgman]''''s classic books on human anatomy and life-drawing remain unsurpassed. | ||
| + | *: Available on [https://www.Amazon.ca/s?k=Bridgeman Amazon]. | ||
| + | * Wikipedia: '''''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Animation:_The_Illusion_of_Life Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life]''''', overkill for anyone but animation enthusiasts. | ||
| + | * [http://Animation-Studio-Stuff.Blogspot.com/2009/05/animation-books.html Animation Studio Stuff's recommended books.] | ||
== [[Animation sites]] == | == [[Animation sites]] == | ||
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* Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Animation Portal:Animation]''' | * Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Animation Portal:Animation]''' | ||
* Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Animation Template:Animation]''' | * Wikipedia: '''[https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Animation Template:Animation]''' | ||
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Revision as of 20:28, 12 August 2023
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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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