The Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams | Animation Manual

As the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Richard Williams bridges the gap between the golden age of hand-drawn animation and the modern era of computer animation. The Animator's Survival Kit is the definitive guide to the craft, distilled from Williams' renowned master classes held across the United States and Europe. This essential manual provides the foundational principles of animation that every animator from beginner to expert, needs to know. With hundreds of drawings illustrating his techniques, Williams distills the secrets of the masters into a functional working system, encouraging readers to "invent but be believable." This expanded edition serves as the standard reference for professionals, students, and animation fans alike.

Product Specifications

• Author: Richard Williams

• Publisher: Faber & Faber

• Publication Date: December 23, 2009

• Format: Paperback

• Dimensions: 12.8 x 10.91 x 1.3 inches

• Item Weight: 3.7 pounds

• May have a small remainder mark