Goldberg Eric. Character Animation Crash Course!

Silman-James Press, 2008. — 218 p. — ISBN13: 978-1879505971.Character Animation Crash Course! is a veritable Genie's lamp stuffed with everything the aspiring animator could wish for! Renowned animator Eric Goldberg's detailed text and drawings illuminate how to conceive characters "from the inside out" to create strong personalities. Classic animation techniques are analyzed and brought to life through this unique book that offers readers animated movie examples that show, in real time or frame-by-frame, the author's principles at work. Add to this Goldberg's discussions of classic cartoons and his witty, informative observations based on the wealth of knowledge he's gained during his 30-plus years in professional animation, and you have a tour-de-force guide to character animation with the classic touch.Definition of Terms
Conception
Attitude Poses
Acting in Animation - Part 1: Getting Started
Acting in Animation - Part 2: Dialogue
Character Construction and Design
Drawing in Animation
Technique
The Exposure Sheet
Layout and Staging
Timing
Spacing
Having a Breakdown!
Squash and Stretch
Overlapping Action
Weight, Balance, Mass and Volume
Properties of Matter
Facial Expressions
Animating Shapes
Animating to Music
Gimmicks!
Putting It All Together
Approach to a Scene
Things for Animators to Do to Make Their Lives (and Everyone Else's) Easier!
Is That All, Folks?