List of books for Japanese animators (Anime) [1, 1 ed.]

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Recommended textbooks for animators The Human Figure in Motion" and "Animals in Motion" are reference books that you will use for the rest of your life, so you should buy these first. Buy several photo books for croquis and drawing books, art books, and technique books when you are new, because one good book will last a lifetime. The Dynamic Series is a good textbook when you feel your drawing skills are lacking in the original. You don't have to buy it when you are a newcomer. The Encyclopedia of Basic Animation Knowledge is an industry-standard glossary. Essential knowledge for animators. The diagram is illustrated so that you can take it a little at a time and eventually understand it all. We also recommend that you buy and read one of our storyboard books if you are an original artist. All the information for animation is written in the storyboards, so reading them will help you understand how to create animation. Recommended textbooks and technique books Drawing storyboards ・ Learning direction B o o k s

b y Animators,

Directors and Staff

Animation

Works Setting Documents Production & Finishing Background art ・ Digital background

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Design Resource Book for Animators Recommended Textbooks & Techniques

Enlarged Animator's Survival Kit

T h e E n c y c l o p e d i a of Basic Animation Knowledge. Expanded and Revised Edition

A glossary of industry-standard

animation terms. O Le color. Written for new animators, this book explains all the terminology and technical knowledge that an animator must know at a minimum, with hear links to the best in the industry. This book is my first recommendation for anyone looking to enter the commercial animation industry. I think it will be a bible for animators. This book is a pictorial explanation of drawing facts by a very talented animator. It is also full of the know-how necessary for the job. Why is it necessary to have drawing skills in order to move it, anti

It has been completely revised for the first time in 10 years. Film terminology has been removed since it is rarely used anymore, and a new chapter on digital drawing has been added. As before, we interviewed professionals in each process, including the photographer and the finisher, to ensure that the terminology was accurate, so the work took quite a bit of time. Some of the same terms have changed usage at some time. Click here to read the book review.

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You will read an indisputable explanation. It is written for professionals and not for

Taiwanese version

amateurs.

See what's inside on YouTube

Korean version

Launched in January 2022

The Human Figure in Motion

Animals in Motion

Human Movement Decomposition Photograph Collection

Animal Movement Decomposition Photo Collection

The Book of Animation Basic knowledge of drawing moving pictures and actual drawing

For those who want to learn the basics of original

T h e r e are also inexpensive paperback editions, but we recommend

Similar to The Human Figure in

the sturdy hardcover editions, as they will

Motion

last a lifetime. You will not need to buy

This is a resource that can be used for a

the complete edition (about 20,000 for 3

lifetime in the

books). From the time you have just become a video artist, you should draw over and over again while looking at this book. It is

Technique books Art books

very effective for learning the movements.

Easy portrait painting

Good materials are available for sale on

drawing.

Recommended

especially for newcomers. This book teaches

the

minimum

basics

when

drawing original drawings. The authors are senior animators who are said to be geniuses.

video, both for human movement and animals, but the ease of use of books is hard to dismiss.

How to draw gentle faces and hands

Dr. Loomis' book available on Amazon. This is a very good book that teaches you how to draw in a logical way. When I say any

one

of

Dr.

Loomis'

books,

I

Very good textbook. I would buy it after "Easy Portrait Painting".

recommend this book first. In this book, Dr. Loomis writes, "If you don't understand what I am saying, study perspective in other books. That "other book" is "Techniques for Success in the Drawing Business.

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Notes on Dr. Loomis' "Easy Portrait Painting" The book is originally titled Figure Drawing For All It's Worth. This is it! It is difficult to translate into Japanese, but according to the translator He said that it would be appropriate to translate the phrase "let's give our all to portrait illustrations. The text of this book is written by Mr. Loomis, who said, "How many illustrators draw without knowing how to take proportions," and he systematized his own method for professional illustrators with the feeling that "If you don't have at least these basics, you won't be able to do it from now on. This is a book that teaches the basic drawing techniques to his peers. In other words, it is basically a book for professionals, and the original title does not say "easy" or anything like that. The publisher just gave the book an easy-to-access title. Easy" and "Basic, If something like "Anyone Can Draw" is in the title, it sells. This is a book that covers the basics in a very coherent manner, and because there are no other books like this on systematic techniques by an illustrator with such overwhelming artistic ability as Mr. Loomis, this book has been valuable for many years for those who want to learn how to draw. In light of such a current situation, it is no surprise that the opinion that "easy portraits are not easy. If you can't paint, this book will not help you learn to paint, and it is a difficult book for amateurs. You will not understand the meaning of the book unless you have someone nearby to explain it. This book is suitable for use by those who can draw to some extent in learning to reinforce the basics with theory. In other words, this is a recommended book for new animators and others who can draw to a certain degree and will be drawing on the job from day one, to raise their drawing skills up a notch. For those who can't draw at all, "Drawing Techniques of the Human Body" by Jack Hamm, introduced below, is a good book. He encourages you gently and explains things in detail, so I don't think you will be discouraged by reading this book. I wish you all the best in your studies.

Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators

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Rhythm and Force, 3rd Edition: How to Draw with Vigor

Drawing Techniques of the Human Body

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Animator web For beginners or amateurs. It is suitable as an introductory book for those who have never painted before. This book teaches how to study painting in a gentle and careful manner. I would recommend Dr. Loomis, who is a bit more advanced, for those seeking professional employment. That said, there are many tips and tricks that will remind you of things you may have inadvertently forgotten, even if you are a professional, and it is well worth a read.

What kind of picture should an animator draw? This is the picture like this book.

Japanese version.

This is the picture to move. . The book is somewhat American, but it would be great to have this way of looking at the human body, style aside. You can see what's inside here

Glenn Billup's.

Atelier Drawings

Drawing Manual

Basic techniques of realism painting

Drawing Lesson Realism Expression Methods

learned from the classics

For professionals. This is probably the best textbook on drawing. It teaches the concept of drawing and how to draw in a detailed,

Juliet Aristides (Author)

Juliet Aristides (Author)

Professional.

? This book was written before the book

What is good about this book is the

on the left. T h e

overwhelmingly good illustrations used in

t h e

abundance. It is fun just to look at them.

understand and more enjoyable to read,

And although it is more of a theory book,

but I recommend you to buy the book on

it clearly explains in words what the artist

the right.

step-by-step manner with overwhelming

feels, making it a book worth reading.

drawing ability.

It is suitable for people who paint for work.

The content introduction is quoted from the preface below. [If you are going to interview at an animation studio, you want to make a

Learned from Classics

l e f t

b o o k i s

o n

easier to

The book says, "Anyone c a n paint if they learn this," but you will know that this is not possible when you open the book.

good impression on the interviewer. The person in charge will check your portfolio for traces of whether you have learned the traditional techniques of the animation industry, the teachings of Glenn Billup. This is true. Every major animation studio has a complete set of Glenn's teaching materials]. Dynamic Figure Drawing

About "Dynamic Series Dynamic Figure Drawing Full Body Drawing Dynamic Hands Hands and Feet Dynamic

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Anatomy Anatomy

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Drawing the Human Head Dynamic Light and Shae Light and Shae Dynamic Wrinkles and Drapery Clothing Wrinkles They are in a series, but you don't have to buy them all. For now, Dynamic Figure Drawing is all you need. If you can afford it, we recommend Drawing Dynamic Hands next. Hardcover is recommended for professionals. Hardcovers are easier to use for copying practice. The book is difficult for people who have never painted before, so if you can paint reasonably well, this is a good book for you. It is suitable for people.

If you buy any of the books in the Dynamic series, this is the one to buy. This is a very effective book for the study

Suitable for original drawings. It is definitely useful for professionals. The book is too hard for amateurs who do not need to go through the pictures.

of painting. The

picture

of

Tarzan

may

seem

daunting, but the logic and clarity of the form make it suitable for copying.

Drawing Dynamic Hands

Drawing the Human Head

Dynamic Anatomy

Dynamic Series Hands and feet. Drawing book. It is a very good book. If you do a full copy of this book, you will be able to draw hands much easier. If you want to learn how to draw hands, this is the best book. Highly recommended.

Dynamic Series

Dynamic Series

Textbook for intensive study of the

Although it is called anatomy, I think it can

head.

be considered a drawing textbook.

art anatomy

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Art Anatomy for Sculptors

Sokka's Notes on Art Anatomy

Art Anatomy for Artists

Anatomy For Sculptors Japanese version

I think the explanation is good and Sometimes you have to have a book on art anatomy. (Unless you can draw without looking) There are many books out there, but I

I think they look easy to approach

easy to understand. The only thing is

because they are well drawn and current.

that it's a bit of a drawing style.

However, this book is more of a manga-

If you want to know the shape clearly, I

like read. It is interesting and the anatomy

think "For Sculptors..." is a good choice.

is carefully explained, but it is difficult to

I heard that he teaches at CalArts, so I'm

find the necessary illustrations.

sure he gives easy-to-understand

think this one is the best. It explains

lectures.

exactly what I want to know without

I think it is a good idea.

wasting time, and the illustrations are colorful.

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The pictures are clear and easy to read. The clear line drawings are also easy to

If you want to focus on anatomy

understand.

←The book on the left is recommended.

It is not the type of book that is well illustrated, but one that is explained with portraits and clear diagrams. I think the book is well worth the price.

And this book, 37 mm thick, 1.5 kg, and 7,370 yen, is not a book you can easily open at hand. However, in terms of how well the book is drawn out, I think 7,370 yen is extremely inexpensive. It is too heavy (physical weight) to use as a reference book, but it is a fun book to read. I wish the company would buy it.

zoological drawing How to Draw

How to draw animals

Animals: The Secret

An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists

of Lively Drawing

The For beginners. This is a book by Jack Hamm, so the explanations are kind. However, the I recommend this book first and foremost

pictures are for beginners, so in terms of

for studying animal painting. You will

content, it is best to use this book as a

learn how to draw animal bodies well

supplement to "How to Draw Animal

divided into blocks.

Paintings" introduced on the left.

book

contains

easy-to-read

descriptions of animal muscles and skeletons. It is a good, inexpensive paperback book. A book of animal anatomy drawings is a good thing to have.

It kills two birds with one stone: it teaches you how to draw animals, and it also makes you a better artist. Most animators have a copy of this book.

parse

[About the Perth Book]. I have collected as many books as are available in the country, but there is a definitive book on perspective techniques. I will not. For a beginner's introduction, we recommend "Learning Perspective for the First Time. For professionals who want to pursue perspective, "Perspective! Perspective through Manga" is a good book for professionals who want to pursue perspective. For professionals to learn the technique, the author must be able to draw without saying so. But there is no book in between. There is no book that explains perspective in a nutshell and is well illustrated. Can someone with good drawing skills please draw a definitive version?

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Learning perspective for the

Perspective! -Perspective through

Perspective! 2: Manga de

first time

Manga

tsukkuru fukkake no koushinhouhou (Understanding Perspective with Manga)

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←The "1" on the left is already quite deep, so please buy "1" first, and professionals who can understand it to a certain extent

For beginners. I think this is a good first introduction to

This is an advanced version of the

parsing.

"Circles should look like this" section. For

Since the emphasis is on drawing, very

those who want to pursue perspective.

few rulers are used. It is basically a book

Very interesting book, but for beginners.

that you practice by copying the entire

Unintelligible and unintelligible.

book. I especially like the fact that it takes

Newcomers can learn the basics in

only 3 days to finish, so it is not too

"Learning Perspective for the First Time,"

strenuous.

and then this is for when you feel the

Good drawing skills that can be

need to pursue perspective in your work.

recommended to professional painters.

They answer almost every question.

The problem for professionals is that it

You can see what's inside at Amazon.

does

not

explain

up

to

should start working on this "2". It explains how to put on the lizard, wide angle and even fisheye. It is a type of painting that is difficult for Japanese people to approach, but it is good. For professionals, it is an absolute requirement that a technique book be not only correct in content, but also that it be well illustrated. This is because if you imitate a bad painting, even your own painting will become bad.

3-point

perspective. It should be used only as an introductory book.

Perspective Art School - Your drawing ability will improve rapidly!

As you can see from the pictures, "Parsing School" is a book for cartoon assistants. However, it is not a bad introductory book for beginners. However, I struggle with how to draw ellipses with perspective. Animators usually use a simplified technique of drawing a perspective ellipse. This is the technique that does not distort the ellipse the most. But is it absolutely accurate? I would say that the theory is accurate enough that it does not cause any problems as a picture. In addition, most perspective books, not only "Parsing School" but also

This is a beginner's how-to book on perspective. It is better suited for gaining

most other perspective books, are for drawing a single picture on a freeform cartoon frame or canvas.

knowledge of terminology, etc., than for

In other words, it is a cropped perspective of a photo once taken with a

drawing. It answers basic questions about

camera. There is nothing wrong with this picture.

perspective. However,

since

there

is

no

direct

relationship between perspective and drawing ability, it does not mean that drawing ability will improve rapidly.

However, animators and 3DCG creators must draw the screen captured by the camera. To the perspective as a picture is added the rule of what it will look like

If a person with good drawing skills learns

when photographed with a camera.

to use perspective, he or she will only

This area will not make sense unless you are a visual painter.

become more powerful.

Once you understand perspective as a picture, ask a senior animator to

It is well organized and I think this book is the best for beginners at the moment.

teach you the rules of visual perspective. However, there is no problem with perspective as a basis for a picture. Even in animation. I don't care that much about some works.

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About "Techniques for Success in the Painting Business"

Successful Painting Techniques for a Successful Painting Career

The original title of this book is "Successful Drawing" and it is more of a perspective book. However, it is not so much about perspective techniques as it is about how to draw a correct

Light and Lizard" based on Loomis'

picture when illustrating. Many professionals considered it the most coherent and excellent instructional book among Loomis' books, but it has been out of print for a long time.

experience and Learning from "Perth

The English edition is still being published, but we wanted to reprint the Japanese edition somehow, so we asked Hobby Japan to buy the original printed edition from an overseas publisher so that we could buy the new edition on Amazon. We have taken into consideration the moral rights of our beloved Dr. Loomis as much as possible, and since publishers will not publish a book unless it sells, we have changed the illustrations from one-color to two-color and added simplified perspective illustrations.

Physics of Effects Expression Explosion+Liquid+Flame+Smo

The World of Special Effects Animation Elemental Magic, 2nd ed.

ke+Painting Magic From illustration to animation

Detailed explanation of the basics and theory behind the depiction of natural elements such as fire, water, and smoke, man-made objects such as teapots and fabrics, and supernatural entities such as magic and fairy dust in a way that only animation can express. This is a good book to learn the concept of effects. However, it is subtle if not easy to understand. Although the long-awaited Japanese version of the 540 0 yen is expensive. You can Book see some of the contents on Toshiyuki Inoue Drawing Instruction

Amazon, so if it suits your taste, you can buy it.

(1) Toshiyuki Inoue Various things to consider about "effects" [water]. (2) Toshiyuki Inoue Various things to consider about "Effects" [Flames, Explosions, Smoke

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Toshiyuki Inoue All sorts of things to think about when you "walk." I recommend learning this walk of Mr. Inoue for school education and for training newcomers in the field. These three books were made to order at the P.A.WORKS SHOP. I am sure there will be a reprint in due course.

Toshiyuki Inoue Biography He is one of Japan's leading animators, with the quality, quantity, and speed of his original drawings, as well as his attitude toward his work. He has the support of not only animation fans but also creators from all over the world. He has participated in numerous films including "AKIRA," "The Witch's Delivery Service," "Ghost in the Shell," and "Evangelion.

Introduction to Animation Illustration Let's draw lively characters! Japanese (language) version

Cartooning: Animation 1

with Preston Blair: Learn to animate cartoons step by step

Disney Animation The Magic of Breathing Life Into Life The Illusion of Life

← Original language version of the book on *This is not an introductory illustration

the left.

book. Why did you choose a book title

You can see what's inside at Amazon.

that doesn't match the content so well?

Although it is a very old book, the basics

I don't know if it was.

of animation were already established at

This compact book is a standard textbook for animators. Beginners should try to copy it once. You

will

this

time,

and

there

are

many

fundamentals to learn. It is also helpful to practice drawing

learn

basic

animation

expressions such as stretch & squash, take, anti, etc. The maestro told me that since the movements are like those of Tom & Jerry, they should be used with a little restraint

characters in three dimensions by copying them once. The pictures are simple and the book is

Worth a read if you are an animator. It shows that Disney's action is not simple rotoscoping, etc. I recommend it, but this book is thick, heavy and pricey; one copy per company should be on the bookshelf in the production department.

not thick, so it does not take much time. The original language version is cheaper.

in Japanese animation.

The Animator's Workbook: Animation Timing Techniques

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Step-By-Step Techniques of Drawn Animation

Tom Bancroft teaches the art of bringing characters to life

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It explains how to draw a picture that makes it easy to see at a glance what the person is like and what he or she looks You will learn the secrets of movement: how to draw and how to make it appear to move. Although the pictorial expression is not suited for Japanese animation, you will

like.

Good book. Interesting. But

I

think

"Animation

Timing

Techniques" on the left is more compact and has more dense endo, so it is the next best book to buy as a hobby.

This book reminds me that I should be able to draw with more feeling, which I had forgotten. Just reading it will be effective.

learn a great deal of basics about movement. The book is a compact compilation of essential knowledge for animators. I recommend reading it. This book is also a good introduction to motion for people in other professions who want to learn animation other than animators.

Art Of Animation Drawing

This book is also an animation textbook, Very good book.

Kyoto Animation Version Finishing and Filming Guide

Kyoto Animation version of the Guide to Animation

According to professionals in the finishing field, this book is the most comprehensive text on RETAS finishing. Contents not currently in use with respect From newcomers to original art. A well organized book.

to filming It is.

Currently, KyoAni Shop! You can buy it on our mail order site. Buy it here. animatorweb.jp/book.html

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Instantaneous continuous action

Art Models 2

Art Models 4

Art Models 10

pause Standing, stunts and acrobatics

You can see what's inside this series on Amazon. You can buy a few copies of whichever you like. A little too much flesh on the female models, but a photo book made in Japan. The poses, lighting and photos are much better than

It is good for practicing so-called "cool" poses. It is fun to copy them. There are many series.

Hyper Angle Pose Collection

Hyper Angle Pose Collection vol.2

Photos in this series are not usually seen. The angle makes it interesting.

Facial Expression Catalog

Catalog of Facial Expressions

The rulebook of photographic

(Adult)

Children

composition

Recommended for studying basic A collection of photographs of human

It is good for children's character

faces taken from various directions and

reference.

catalogued. It is useful for studying

concepts of image composition. The explanation is easy to understand.

pictures. The pictures are beautiful and there are many to use.

Liberal Arts Courses for Aniteers

I have a lot to say about this place. Recommendation.

Become an Anime Producer!

How animation "production

Illustration Visual Trick Encyclopedia of Play (Owl Books)

Introduction to Western Art History for Appreciation

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water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water) Yoshimasa Fukuhara (Author)

Many prototypes of animation are presented.

It is sometimes difficult to communicate in the production and planning of a work of art if you do not know at least a minimum

Animators who are supervisors and

of art history and styles. This book is

above must have this book!

written in a very easy-to-understand

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manner, including historical background.

The author has written about the

The book is in all colors, richly illustrated

production committee system, agencies,

with photographs, and is an excellent

advertising, box-office revenue, events,

read.

copyright business, etc., which you may have wondered about, by organizing the facts that he has experienced and learned. This is the only book, among all the books I have read on producers, that does not contain interviews with famous producers, but rather a very clear and

The Complete Works of Disney

logical summary of what anime producers do and what they have to do.

Animation, New

If you want to get a basic knowledge of

Edition

the animation business, I recommend this book.

It's not a technique book, it's for research. I'll put it on my list of books to read later.

Draw storyboards and learn to direct It has become common for animators to direct and supervise. Here are some books that can be useful in this process.

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Master Shot 100

Master Shot 2 [Dialogue]

Christopher Kenworthy.

Christopher Kenworthy.

(Book)

(Book)

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Using actual movie scenes as examples, the course will show 100 different ways of capturing dialogue.

What you must d o to write a film

The workbook you need to write a

The Art of Screenwriting by Sid

great movie

Field

Sid Field's Screenwriting Techniques 2

What you have to work out to write the best movie Sid Field's Screenwriting 3

A reading is helpful as a basic knowledge of the narrative structure.

Fixed Book: The Art of Cinema

Illustrated Video Editing Secrets

Hitchcock Truffaut

Visual Techniques from Films, TV

Secrets of Video Editing Illustrated (2)

Shows, and Commercials

It is a classic book. I think it is worth reading once. And of course, see the movie (you have to see the movie to

I recommend the director.

understand it).

Hollywood Rewriting Bible

Book recommended by the director. This is a book about the structure of a film.

It

is

interesting

and

easy

to

understand, so why is it not being rereleased?

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Other The Animation Book CommentsAdd Star Books not sold on amazon but wanted

Human Form in Action and Repose Phil Brodatz, Author Dori Watson (Author) Out of print but a book I want. Probably the best photo book for croquis

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