Hardman Paul. Draw animation

London : New Holland, 2007. — 96 p.Even beginning artists can master animation and enjoy the thrill of seeing their drawings spring to life! And every step in the process outlined and illustrated- from creating compelling characters to setting up a convincing scene- can be done at home or in the smallest studio. Discover all the basics that go into making an animated film: how to build expressive bodies; develop a storyboard and plot; compose a background; stage and frame; establish timing; and produce special effects like smoke and flames. You' ll even see how to draw multiples that fool the eye into thinking limbs are moving, blur frames for a fast action shot, and distort perspective.