TABLE OF CONTENTS I have listed a number of texts that those making, planning or designing for animation may find useful for a variety of reasons. I have given a brief outline of the content of the book to assist individuals seeking additional information.
I must emphasize that these recommendations are my personal recommendations and as such may be limited and do not necessarily represent the views of others.
Halas, J. and Whitaker, H. (1981) Timing for Animation. Focal Press, Oxford.
Comments: The must-have book. If there was one book any student animator should own it s this one. Written in an accessible style, it covers all the principles of animation, with easy to understand examples and plenty of illustrations. It is a little old-fashioned perhaps, but it s none the worse for that. Affordable for most students, it is in my opinion the animator s bible.
Hooks, E. (2000) Acting for Animators: A Complete Guide to Performance Animation. Greenwood Press.
Comments: There are few books that cover this topic and no doubt animators will find it a useful addition to their collection. It is an easily accessible read, though I find that it could have dealt with the topics in a more in-depth manner. This is a minor criticism and I would recommend all animators to take a look at this volume.
Laybourn, K. (1998) The Animation Book. Three Rivers Press, New York.
Comments: A great book. This covers a lot of ground. Still a...
