Book review: Animation Unleashed
March 4, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Home & Living
Animation Unleashed: 100 principles every animator, comic book writer, filmmaker, video artist, and game developer should know
by Ellen Besen, Illustrated by Bryce Hallett
Animation Unleashed moves you through a logical progression: from the principles of cartooning, through story boards and framing, sound and animation styles, special effects and abstract animation. Honestly, I never knew there was so much to it! I’m not an animator, but my daughter has played around with it, and I think it’s an exciting potential field for mixed media artists to consider.
Make your animation say what you want it to say. Animation’s potential as a powerful tool for communication is just beginning to be understood. This book reveals key principles, useful for both professionals and beginners, which will help you harness the full power of this exciting and ever expanding medium.
