Cartoon Animation cover

Cartoon Animation

by Preston Blair

A comprehensive guide for the aspiring animator, this book covers pretty much everything from creating a character to bringing it to life, and includes information on technical aspects of the process. Preston Blair (1908-1995) was a character animator at MGM and Disney, and is noted for his work on Red Hot Riding Hood and Fantasia, respectively.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?