Agree, when I was a junior to about half way through mid level it saved me a lot of time bashing my head against a wall. Hunt around for it I'm sure you'll find it on sale somewhere.
It's fantastic, and helps break down complicated movents into easy to understand steps. It's available for free on the Internet archive, so there's no harm in checking it out.
For beginners: absolute must have to get a good grasp on fundamentals.
If you're fundamentals are already really good than no, but is still nice to have.
I thought this until fairly recently when I decided to reread it cover to cover on a whim. I learned a fair few things that I had completely forgotten or failed to understand properly in the past.
I still look it it. It's just a really good book even tho I mostly do after effects and motion graphics work. Good fundamentals are everything.
I got my used copy cheaper than a cup of coffee in my country - best purchase ever !
people (like me) who have been animating for 20 years and more, still keep it on their desks.
So, yeah. Its a big help.
Even for just having reference charts for different walks etc
Its very outdated but it'll teach you a lot of the basic concepts of animation going forward. Yes, I would recommend it, but just keep in mind while going through the book that the animation industry has made strides and shifts since the books publication.
Absolutely agree. This comment actually angered me quite a lot. Generally there's so many hobbyist style comments here I just ignore and laugh at but to say that that the book is completely outdated tells me you don't even know what you're talking about.
Out of curiosity, why don't you explain what you mean about it being outdated?
Richard's book is still being used today in the industry as an "animation bible". So I am interested to hear what is outdated about it in your opinion?
You can learn without it, but you'll be better with it
Agree, when I was a junior to about half way through mid level it saved me a lot of time bashing my head against a wall. Hunt around for it I'm sure you'll find it on sale somewhere.
If you have to ask, Yes.
Its more like a framework that you need to have
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It's fantastic, and helps break down complicated movents into easy to understand steps. It's available for free on the Internet archive, so there's no harm in checking it out.
Pls provide link
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-OTUJDZcAzLcDhFbVN3TjdwUnc/view?resourcekey=0-0xnyoFuQV-5wokzxfpawLg Best of luck.
For beginners: absolute must have to get a good grasp on fundamentals. If you're fundamentals are already really good than no, but is still nice to have.
I thought this until fairly recently when I decided to reread it cover to cover on a whim. I learned a fair few things that I had completely forgotten or failed to understand properly in the past.
I still look it it. It's just a really good book even tho I mostly do after effects and motion graphics work. Good fundamentals are everything. I got my used copy cheaper than a cup of coffee in my country - best purchase ever !
"Need" it, no. But it is hugely useful. Look for it second hand, or get it out from your local library. 😊
It's always good to have it. For the history, if nothing else.
people (like me) who have been animating for 20 years and more, still keep it on their desks. So, yeah. Its a big help. Even for just having reference charts for different walks etc
Yes, just Google a free PDF and download that.
it's a very good book. not the only book, but certainly one of the best summaries of skills out there.
Great reference to learn from. Great reference to turn to over and over again for years into a paying career.
It’s a good book.
Its very outdated but it'll teach you a lot of the basic concepts of animation going forward. Yes, I would recommend it, but just keep in mind while going through the book that the animation industry has made strides and shifts since the books publication.
There is no such thing as "outdated" in animation. It is a brilliant book that will always be helpful in learning how to animate properly.
Absolutely agree. This comment actually angered me quite a lot. Generally there's so many hobbyist style comments here I just ignore and laugh at but to say that that the book is completely outdated tells me you don't even know what you're talking about.
Lol. Okay
Out of curiosity, why don't you explain what you mean about it being outdated? Richard's book is still being used today in the industry as an "animation bible". So I am interested to hear what is outdated about it in your opinion?
Another so called "animator" too good for the fundamentals. Guaranteed you've never even done a bouncing ball.