• Analyses of specific, animated films with timecodes give concrete lessons with pinpointed examples: Flee, Soul, Porco Rosso, and The Triplets of Belleville.
• Makes acting theory simple and straightforward for non-expert animation professionals and students.
• An updated online database of Ed's previous film analyses, all in one place.

About the Author

Ed Hooks was a professional actor for almost 30 years, trained in New York, with credits in all media. He is an internationally recognized acting teacher who has taught in over 35 countries, and he has written several books for actors. Hooks is the first person to apply classical acting theory to animated storytelling.

Reviews

"Acting for Animators is written specifically for animation professionals and provides an essential primer for creating empathic and dynamic character performances and shows how the storytelling structure works. Not only will every animation professional benefit from reading this book, every animation student can use it as a basic tool for the foundation of their career."

Nancy Denney-Phelps, Animation World Network, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9781032266473
Author Ed Hooks
Format Paperback
Page Count 244
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 450g