Character Animation Crash Course!

by Eric Goldberg

Character Animation Crash Course! is a veritable Genie's lamp stuffed with everything the aspiring animator could wish for! Renowned animator Eric Goldberg's detailed text and drawings illuminate how to conceive characters "from the inside out" to create strong personalities. Classic animation techniques are analyzed and brought to life through this unique book that offers readers animated movie examples that show, in real time or frame-by-frame, the author's principles at work. Add to this Goldberg's discussions of classic cartoons and his witty, informative observations based on the wealth of knowledge he's gained during his 30-plus years in professional animation, and you have a tour-de-force guide to character animation with the classic touch.

Genres: Art, Drawing, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Reference

218 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 2008

Reviews

[Thad Komorowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, easy read for any student of animation from one of the modern masters. Basically, this is the unpretentious, friendly middle ground between the beginner's Preston Blair (CARTOON ANIMATION) and the very, VERY advanced Richard Williams (ANIMATOR'S SURVIVAL KIT). Highly recommended.

[Deanna Sharp]

i want to be an animator and other things.

[Tyson Cocks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learned a lot from this. Very clear and entertaining read. I think the real strength of this books comes after you have tried doing the “by the numbers” animation techniques in other books. It’s not that this contradicts those books, but rather shows you how to change your thinking and being life to your work. But having that foundation is helps greatly.

[Jordan Roller · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read for animators of all levels! Great examples given to help illustrate the points and principles being addressed, and offers simple exercises to practice your craft and get better. I recommend this to any animator, or artist for that matter!

[Dom Perry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative if you're into this field. I had to read this for a class in college.

[Alec Longstreth · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is so much great info in this book! I’m looking forward to revisiting each of the animated examples and studying them more in depth.

[Paula Bautista]

The important book

[Andrea Bøe Abrahamsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! I have loved animation ever since I was a kid, and this is one of the books I have waited all my life to read. Maybe I can be an animator someday?

[Keely · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably the best book on animation I've read! It's a must have for anyone interested in the industry.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful animation reference book. The information in this book is a gem while being short and sweet. You can find what you're looking for fairly quickly while you're animating.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

gute Buch. fanta stisch

[Arturo Manuel De la Guardia Oteiza · Rating 5 out of 5]

It packs information. You’ll probably won’t follow all his advice on the first read, so I suggest you do all the exercises he suggests on the second time.

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best animation books to start ou with and certainly helped me throughout my animation degree.

Love it so much and I'll reference it with every project I do.

[Rene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eric Goldberg is a Disney animator. Over the years he has given lectures and taught classes at the studio for its animators. He finally put all his notes into this wonderful book. It comes with a CD that includes quicktime videos of some of the examples he cites in his book.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eric Goldberg is a brilliant Disney animator responsible for the Genie in Aladdin his style is very zippy and Warner Bros concentrating on strong storytelling poses. This book of his animation notes is one of the best how to books on traditional cartoon character animation.

[Breana Melvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as useful as the Animator's Survival Kit. What makes this book stand out though is it's attention to developing character, not just technique. The disk is comes with is also extremely handy.

[Fes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eric Goldberg explains the basics fundementals of animation and animation performance in the most easiest and simplest way possible and how it all applies to creating really good character animation.

[Mr. Butt · Rating 5 out of 5]

another Gospel according to Goldberg

[Husnain Yousaf]

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