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Name: Cartoon Animation
Author: Preston Blair

Preston Blair’s book serves as a detailed manual for animators, covering everything essential from designing and developing characters to animating them effectively. It includes guidance on varied technical aspects of the animation process, making it valuable for both beginners and seasoned artists. Blair, a former character animator with MGM and Disney, brings his professional experience to the text. His background includes notable work such as Red Hot Riding Hood and Fantasia, which informs the techniques and principles discussed in the book.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Arts & Culture/Graphic Design

Authors: Preston Blair

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