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"Let world-renowned animator Preston Blair introduce you to the magical world of cartooning and animation! Whether youÆre creating traditional or computer art, you'll find valuable information in this book, which covers the most important aspects of cartooning, such as working out layouts, planning scenes, and synchronizing mouth action. It also provides instruction on drawing a variety of believable animated characters, with tips on using lines of action to create realistic motion. Widely considered one of the best cartooning references available, this book is an essential library addition for every aspiring animator."

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Today may be your fist time using a Walter Foster art book, or it may be the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products. Either way, this book will delight you.

Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable.

Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process!

About the Author

Preston Blair (1910–1995) was a native Californian who studied art at the Otis Art Institute, as well as illustration under Pruett Carter at Chouinard Art Institute (now California Institute of the Arts). As a member of the California Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society in New York, he exhibited work all over the country. Preston was a fine artist during the early days of full-length feature animation. For the Disney production Fantasia, he designed and animated the hippos in "The Dance of the Hours." He also animated Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, portions of the classic film Pinocchio, and the famous scene in Bambi when the owl talks about love in his "twitterpated" speech. At MGM, Preston directed Barney Bear short films, and he was well known as the designer and animator of one of Tex Avery's epic shorts Red Hot Riding Hood. Preston later moved to Connecticut, where he produced television commercials, educational films, and cartoons, including TheFlintstones. Before he passed away, he worked as an inventor of interactive TV programs, such as teaching reading through animation and virtual reality games featuring full-sized animated opponents.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walter Foster Publishing; unknown edition (January 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0929261518
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0929261515
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.25 x 13.88 inches

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Preston Blair was a native Californian from Redlands. He attended Pomona College, then studied art at the Otis Art Institute and illustration under Pruett Carter at Chouinard Art Institute (now California Institute of the Arts). He exhibited widely as a member of the California Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society in New York.

Blair was one of the fine artists of animation. With the Disney Studio, he designed and animated the hippos in "The Dance of the Hours" and animated Mickey Mouse in the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" (both in Fantasia), parts of Pinocchio, and the segment in Bambi when the owl tell about love in the "tiwitterpatted" speech.

At MGM, Blair directed Barney Bear shorts, and is well known as the animator and designer of Red Hot Riding Hood in the Tex Avery epic shorts. Later, Blair moved to Connecticut and produced television commercials, educational films, and half-hour cartoon episodes (including the Flinstones) for West Coast producers. More recently, he was an inventor of interactive TV systems using animation methods to teach reading or to provide full-figure game action that simulates reality--for example, playing tennis with an animated opponent.

Blair died in April 1995 at the age of 85.

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Chase Snarr

A very simple book but very valuable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 8, 2019

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First this book is very thin maybe 30 pages but at the same time very large 20ish inches tall 15ish inches wide so it's awkward on the bookshelf.

But the content of the pages is very valuable. It shows the keys of Animation and as the title implies it is step by step.

I do feel like the content is a little light on the how to of the steps but is great at showing those steps. It is as though the book depends that the user have a base of knowledge to build upon.

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Sebb

Good for reference

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2020

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Really nice for reference or interest in animation. You pay for what you buy. Contains many pictures and short introduction for animation. If you're looking for a super detailed book then this is not for you but still a great book.

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Kenneth A. Carpenter

A great part of a learning environment says Uncle Kenny

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 12, 2015

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At 75 now, I first found this book, I think at about age 8. I have owned and given away many copies since then. While I never had a job with artist in the title, my bosses through the years knew they could expect help in projects that needed such skills. It was pleasant. I recently bought four copies of Blair's -Animation 1-, one for each young child in the family of a niece's son. Each has one's own copy and a ream of paper. The book has added so much to my life. - signed Retired Computer Professor Uncle Kenny

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Raymond Bradshaw

(I am Fifty Three now) I am pleased with the new edition

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 11, 2016

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I have owned a copy of this book since I was about six years of age. (I am Fifty Three now)
I am pleased with the new edition, the paper quality alone made this worth the purchase. (My old copy had come up missing after all these years.

Mr. Blair has given me a great foundation and starting point for all I have drawn over the years. I still consult this from time to time even today.
A must have for a young artist, or anyone looking to start cartooning or any other form of art. The basics are all here!

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Linda Sweitzer

Well protected with stiff cardboard.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2020

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As advertised; used. I actually expected it to be a little more used.

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Margarita

But good for beginners

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 11, 2015

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Cute little book.
Variety of cartoons.Like in the cover.
Did not learn anything new personally but I would say it is good for anyone who has not been introduced to the basics of animations.
I can't post any photos out of respect for the book so be warned, if you are a sophomore and up, this is useless to you and you may have seen the examples in classes before

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2011

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I got this book through the post in a large box. I thought the book was smaller than what it was. It is actually A3 sized and quite slim. I won't expect this not to get damaged as I already have a few kinks in it. The content is great and I understand the reason for the size as this is normally the size paper animators use. Absolutely brilliant for any one who is a fan of cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Tex avery cartoons (Droopy etc) and of course disney.

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Jonathan Politi

Good basic introduction to animation

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 19, 2009

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Animation 1: Learn to Animate Cartoons Step by Step lives up to its title. It's a good introduction to the concepts and techniques in animation "old school" style. Don't look for techniques in CGI like Maya and Blender or for 2D animation using Photoshop or Toonz or Anime Studio or ToonBoom Animate. This is "nuts and bolts" take out the pencil and paper and draw. Liked the book - relatively inexpensive and the lessons were good and straightforward.

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Pearl

Incredible pointers, but only part of a book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 29, 2018

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Warning! if you want the complete experience, you're better off buying the collector's edition, there's so much more in it. I din't realize that on time: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/1560100842/?coliid=IUVCEP7EUM80J&colid=25L1WY7WJU851&psc=0
It's about 17 pounds.

The size of it took me by surprise, it's A3 sized and a rather thin book, but that's on me for not reading the descriptions better.
However, this really feels pretty helpful and it gives you basic poses for animation that you can base yourself off.

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An excellent supplier

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 8, 2022

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This was very late arriving. The supplier granted a refund. The book is informative.

Thingy

Lots of drawings but not much text for explanations

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 19, 2016

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It's okayish - the drawings are good and a lot of them but not much explanation. I was surprised at how thin the book felt... I wouldn't exactly rave about this one - not quite what I was expecting. It might make one minor point with very little text followed by lots of diagrams. If you're a total nohoper like me then its not always obvious as to what or how todo what he's going on about.

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Sammycrow

Great advice without the filler

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 25, 2016

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This is an absolutely brilliant book, both as a learning tool and a reference point for your own further exercises. Although the description may make it sound light on pages, the book itself is huge, packed with detail, and feels absolutely lovely to flick through. The pedigree of the author certainly shines through in the quality of the artwork and teaching, and it finally got me to understand previously ungraspable principles, including the line of motion, 'appeal', and the dreaded walk cycle. I can't recommend it enough - this goes right up there with Richard Williams.

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Eileen Helen

Excellent value for money!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 25, 2015

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This is an easily understood paperback book that explains and illustrates beautifully not only how to animate cartoons, but drawing movement in itself. Even if one doesn't intend to draw for animated films, this gives also some valuable information which can be employed in illustration of books. Excellent value for money!!

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