Books like How to Animate Film Cartoons by Preston Blair
Preston Blair, a veteran of Disney’s early classics, shares the techniques that helped bring Pinocchio, Bambi and Fantasia to life. With his experience at Metro‑Goldwyn‑Mayer, he designs and animates iconic characters such as the hippos in Fantasia and the cartoon short Red Hot Riding Hood.
This companion to his earlier book "Animation" offers a concise, easy‑to‑follow how‑to guide. Illustrated with dozens of examples, it breaks down the fundamentals of motion picture animation and shows readers how to apply these skills in their own projects.
Blair’s book is an essential resource for aspiring animators and anyone interested in the craft of hand‑drawn cartoon animation.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Arts & Culture/Graphic Design
Authors: Preston Blair
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