"Character Animation Bibles"

A Listmania! list by Ms. T. Vincent "marshmallow penguin" (wales, uk)
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The Animator's Survival Kit: A Working Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Computer, Stop-motion, Games and Classical Animators (Applied Arts)
1.  The Animator's Survival Kit: A Working Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Computer, Stop-motion, Games and Classical Animators (Applied Arts) by Richard E. Williams
The list author says:
  "THE best animation book out there....friendly advice and great stories 10/10"
£25.50   Used & New from: £10.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
2.  The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation by Frank Thomas
The list author says:
  "Frank and Ollie (the original Disney animators) hand down inspiration and advice that will help any discapline 9/10"
£30.87   Used & New from: £21.30
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Timing for Animation
3.  Timing for Animation by Harold Whitaker
The list author says:
  "Timing for animation will improve any animators understanding of timing and motion! 7/10"
Used & New from: £5.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Animation: The Mechanics of Motion (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation)
4.  Animation: The Mechanics of Motion (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation) by Chris Webster
The list author says:
  "Much needed edition to the animators bookcase!Brilliant for those just starting out! 8/10"
Used & New from: £24.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Makin' Toons: Inside the Most Popular Animated TV Shows & Movies
5.  Makin' Toons: Inside the Most Popular Animated TV Shows & Movies by Allan Neuwirth
The list author says:
  "This is a great little book that tells stories from lots of different animators from every area you could possibly think of. its great to inspire you and makes you want to pick up that pencil.....9/10"
£16.14   Used & New from: £3.33
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

How to Write for Animation
6.  How to Write for Animation by Jeffrey Scott
The list author says:
  "Although you may not want to write for animation its great to get an idea of how it works...plus stories from muppet babies 7/10"
Used & New from: £22.41
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Acting for Animators: A Complete Guide to Performance Animation
7.  Acting for Animators: A Complete Guide to Performance Animation by Hooks
The list author says:
  "This is great for us shy animators whos acting is a bit rusty...6/10"
Used & New from: £12.74
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 31/12/2005
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