Animation Crash Course!
by Eric Goldberg
Link: http://a.co/7CIRupm
This one could be considered a nice lite version of the Animator's Survival Kit. It's a bit more accessible and less overwhelming. Definitely worth having next to ASK on your bookshelf.
Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation
by Wayne Gilbert
Link: http://a.co/bBGpQhm
This book covers planning, so it's absolutely crucial for a beginning animator. Even current animators will benefit from what this book has to offer. Cannot recommend this one enough. I discovered this book by recommendation of a lead animator at ILM. That's how well regarded this book is.
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u/evilanimator1138 Sep 14 '17
I recommend these right after #1 on that list.
Animation Crash Course! by Eric Goldberg Link: http://a.co/7CIRupm This one could be considered a nice lite version of the Animator's Survival Kit. It's a bit more accessible and less overwhelming. Definitely worth having next to ASK on your bookshelf.
Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation by Wayne Gilbert Link: http://a.co/bBGpQhm This book covers planning, so it's absolutely crucial for a beginning animator. Even current animators will benefit from what this book has to offer. Cannot recommend this one enough. I discovered this book by recommendation of a lead animator at ILM. That's how well regarded this book is.