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Richard Williams' famous Animator's Survival Kit (http://www.amazon.com/Animators-Survival-Kit-Richard-Williams/dp/0571202284) has been a much loved reference for amateurs and professionals alike, and now it's available in the form of a 16-dvd boxset of lessons given by the man himself.
Sounds great - how much? £745. No kidding. £596 if you pre-order...
So this will probably only see the light of day as an addition to the dvd libraries of art colleges. However, there are quite a few excerpts from the dvds available online, for free, and they're definitely worth checking out. Even if you have the book.
Check out the clips here. (http://www.theanimatorssurvivalkit.com/volumes_1_4.html)
For those of you not in the know, here is some background info on Richard Williams and his Animator's Survival Kit (http://www.amazon.com/Animators-Survival-Kit-Richard-Williams/dp/0571202284) (which I recommend to any and all clocks):
QuoteRichard Williams was the creative mind behind the animation of the worldwide smash success Who Framed Roger Rabbit for which he won two Oscars. He directed and designed Roger and Jessica Rabbit, Baby Herman and all the new characters for the Walt Disney/Steven Spielberg blockbuster.
British based Williams has won 3 Oscars, 3 British Academy Awards and over 250 other international awards.
Richard Williams' current project is a 16-DVD boxed set which brings together his legendary Masterclasses with his best-selling book to create The Animator’s Survival Kit – Animated. This has over 350 specially animated examples intercut with his 4 day Masterclass filmed at Blue Sky Studios in New York.
HOLY FUCK I WANT ONE
that book is fantastic i might add
I already got the book since last year and is freaking ace. Some stuff as in-betweens are still something I want to understand more.
yeah i got the book too.. this guy is a GREAT teacher, not to mention a brilliant animator...the videos look impressive, from what i've seen on the website...you might wanna pick up the book before deciding to buy, but if you're an animator, then it's a must.
Wow, I watched all the clips and now I want this collection, I can not afford. :<
I think I will pick up at least the book though.