This introductory textbook provides practical exercises to help students and beginner animators get to grips with the basics of creating animated films. It covers both traditional 2D and 3D animated film, as well as experimental and computer animation.

The first part of the book includes exercises colour-coded by difficult, to guide readers through the activities as they become more challenging. The second part of the book focuses on development, pre-production, production, and post-production to assist you with making your animated films feel more professional. The book also includes information and guidance on how to easily create animation using only a mobile phone.

This book will be helpful to all students and newcomers looking to gain a grounding in the basics of animated film.

About the Author

Rao Heidmets is an Estonian animated film director, producer, and scenarist. Rao runs animation workshops that teach how to create animation easily through the use of mobile phones.

Reviews

"This is just such a wonderful and useful book that will appeal to both children, adults and anyone with a light or deep interest in animation. Animation Textbook should be used in film and art classes in all levels of school. Even your grandmother would dig it. It's just that good."

Chris Robinson, Artistic Director, Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032384016
Author Rao Heidmets
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 780g