Books like Action analysis for animators by Chris Webster

A comprehensive guide to animation technique and practice, ideal for beginners and experts alike.

"Until now, animators who have wanted to learn about acting have had no option but to study the subject side by side with stage and movie actors, a group that uses acting techniques in a wholly different way. Ed Hooks offers a better alternative with Acting for Animators, the first book about acting theory and technique written specifically for the animator.". "Animators need to know a lot about acting, but they don't need to know everything. Acting for Animators sorts out the acting theory that animators need, presenting it in a form and with references that are more relevant to the animator's world. It explores the connections between thinking and physical action, between thinking and emotion; it provides the steps for an effective character analysis and the dynamics of a scene. Using references to animation and live action, acting principles are highlighted and explained. Plus, the accompanying CD-ROM provides explicit examples, including videoclips of improvs based on the seven essentials of acting and highlights of Rudolph Laban's movement theory."--BOOK JACKET.

"The de facto official source on facial animation--now updated! If you want to do character facial modeling and animation at the high levels achieved in today's films and games, Stop Staring: Facial Modeling and Animation Done Right, Third Edition, is for you. While thoroughly covering the basics such as squash and stretch, lip syncs, and much more, this new edition has been thoroughly updated to capture the very newest professional design techniques, as well as changes in software, including using Python to automate tasks. Shows you how to create facial animation for movies, games, and more. Provides in-depth techniques and tips for everyone from students and beginners to high-level professional animators and directors currently in the field. Features the author's valuable insights from his own extensive experience in the field. Covers the basics such as squash and stretch, color and shading, and lip syncs, as well as how to automate processes using Python. Includes a CD with sample projects from the book, models, and textures. Breathe life into your creations with this important book, considered by many studio 3D artists to be the quintessential reference on facial animation."--

An encyclopedic guide that explains and explores every major animation process and technique through case studies of leading animators.