Cartooning Animation 1 with Preston Blair

Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed animator Preston Blair with Animation 1!
 
Come on and join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation.  You will learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips and techniques on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. Start from cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Full step-by-step sketches, tips, and drawing techniques, this is a comprehensive guide that no cartoon animation enthusiast should be without.

Subjects covered :

• Tools & Materials you can use too create the drawings.
• Construction of the Head - framework in correct perspective.
• The Stretch & Squash Principle will strengthen an expression.
• Facial Expressions to portray emotion.
• Line of Action will accentuate details.
• The Skeleton Foundation is building the cartoon from a rough skeleton.
• Hand Construction - how to make a hand in the simplest possible way.
• Birds wings - can create certain expressions.
• Character Construction - Visualize a Three -dimensional character that joins together.
• The “Pugnacious” Character - construction formulas to help you draw characters in any position.
• The “Cute” Character - formula to be applied to different types of characters.
• The “Screwball” Type - formula that features cocky wise guys.
• The “Goofy” Character - formula for goofy type characters.
• Movement of Body Masses - simplifies figures in action.
• Taking Flight - movement sequences.
• The “Take” - extreme sudden surprise.
• Movements of the Two-Legged Figure - movement cycles.
• Movements of the Four-Legged Figure - main movement cycle on opposite feet.
• Front & Rear Views of Movements - will take on different characteristics.
• The Skip - in between or drawings spaced evenly.
• The Sneak - recoil walk.
• The Walk & The Run - steps and sequences.
• Dialogue - mouth expressions.