Books that are crucial for anyone learning Animation.
This list is organised by topic: 1. Animation general guides 2. Background designs 3. Movement 4. Life Drawing and Anatomy 5. History and Biographies 6. VFX
Created and curated by Nathan John Cooper
Books that are crucial for anyone learning Animation.
This list is organised by topic: 1. Animation general guides 2. Background designs 3. Movement 4. Life Drawing and Anatomy 5. History and Biographies 6. VFX
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck
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Stephen Rogers Peck's Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It includes sections …
The Animator's Survival Kit--Revised Edition by Richard Williams
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Richard Williams, notable for his work on "The Thief and the Cobbler", intimately outpours all his animation knowledge to You. …
Covers the pre-production, production, and post-production processes of layout art and set design.
The illusion of life by Thomas, Frank
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'The Illusion of Life' is a book written by veteran Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. It's a detailed …
For the 12 Principles of Animation
Framed Ink: Drawing And Composition For Visual Storytellers by Marcos Mateu-Mestre
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The ultimate guide to visual storytelling! How to make the audience “feel” the story while they are “reading” the story. …
Guide on visual communication and storytelling- great for composition.
Compositions, layout art, production design, etc.
Miyazakiworld by Susan Jolliffe Napier
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"A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit--what do these …
For a better understanding of Studio Ghibli and Hayo Miyazaki
Figure Drawing for All It's Worth by Andrew Loomis
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Learn to draw the human figure without the use of a live model. Loomis shows how to create a stick …
Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators by Michael D. Mattesi
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Capture the force in your life drawing subjects with this practical guide to dynamic drawing techniques - packed with superb, …
Elemental Magic by Joseph Gilland
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Create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. Animation guru Joseph Gilland breaks down the …
Elemental Magic by Joseph Gilland
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Design beautiful, professional-level animated effects with these detailed step-by-step tutorials from former Disney animator and animated effects expert Joseph Gilland. …